Tales of Life by Aelaer
shirebound · 17 June 2006 · Chapter 13: Change: Blossom (A. only)
A nice, quiet moment of reflection with just Aragorn and the sign of "hope" he had been awaiting all his life.
Author's reply
Yea. Poor guy really deserves it too, eh? I mean, all the suffering we writers put him through... *grin*
harrowcat · 17 June 2006 · Chapter 13: Change: Blossom (A. only)
I am not sure that anyone is ever ready for what change brings even though it might be nothing but joy. But you are right - both Aragorn and the city is ripe for change.
Author's reply
Oh yes, change can be difficult, even happy ones. I can only imagine what type of change marriage brings! Thanks for the review :)
RS · 8 June 2006 · Chapter 12: Time: Forest of Neldoreth (A. + Arwen)
Though I know this story so well, your retelling of this moment still caused a pitter patter in my heart. LOVELY!
Author's reply
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
harrowcat · 8 June 2006 · Chapter 12: Time: Forest of Neldoreth (A. + Arwen)
Hard job to do but nicely done.
Author's reply
Thank you, I appreciate the review ^^
Bodkin · 6 June 2006 · Chapter 11: Hair: Soon (A. + Arathorn + Gilraen)
A lovely mother / son moment. I'm glad Aragorn had that to remember.
Author's reply
Thank you very much; I'm sure that Aragorn would treasure the few moments he had with his mother.
RS · 5 June 2006 · Chapter 11: Hair: Soon (A. + Arathorn + Gilraen)
This just broke my heart. Beautiful. A reminder of her beloved Arathorn. To look upon Aragorn brings her joy and sorrow. There are not enough Gilraen and Aragorn stories. This was just beautiful.
Author's reply
Yea, I have always been interested in the older Gilraen, when Aragorn was older. I'm glad I could add my own tribute. Thank you for the review.
SurgicalSteel · 5 June 2006 · Chapter 11: Hair: Soon (A. + Arathorn + Gilraen)
How incredibly poignant. So lovely and sad.
Author's reply
Thank you for the review. Gilraen has always struck me as very sad.
shirebound · 5 June 2006 · Chapter 11: Hair: Soon (A. + Arathorn + Gilraen)
Poor Gilraen; she had such a short span of happiness in her life. *sigh*
Author's reply
Yea, Gilraen has always struck me as one of the more tragic characters in LOTR... poor woman did not have much happiness at all.
harrowcat · 5 June 2006 · Chapter 11: Hair: Soon (A. + Arathorn + Gilraen)
Oh this is sad! But a lovely memory to have of your mother.
Author's reply
Thank you very much :)
Gandalfs apprentice · 5 June 2006 · Chapter 11: Hair: Soon (A. + Arathorn + Gilraen)
A moving vignette. G.A.
Author's reply
Thank you very much.
Gandalfs apprentice · 5 June 2006 · Chapter 11: Hair: Soon (A. + Arathorn + Gilraen)
Hi, Ainu Laire: Take a look at your last posting, there's something mixed up about the order of the sentences. G.A.
Author's reply
Thank you; I had tried fixing that before, but I guess it didn't work. ^^;
grumpy · 3 June 2006 · Chapter 10: Magic: Hands of a Healer (A. + OCs)
Very good story. Glad that Aragorn found the energy to help heal all those that he could.
Author's reply
I can't imagine any other mortal man having such strength.
AspenJules · 28 May 2006 · Chapter 4: Broken: Fallen (A. + Halbarad)
Oh man.... that's awful. I mean... the scene telling was wonderful... but the sadness and waste of the scene... sigh.
Bodkin · 27 May 2006 · Chapter 10: Magic: Hands of a Healer (A. + OCs)
A very good way to win over your future subjects - and to prove yourself king through the bringing to life of a legend.
Author's reply
*nod* Yes, it definitely worked well; Aragorn's selflessness finally paid off ;)
shirebound · 26 May 2006 · Chapter 10: Magic: Hands of a Healer (A. + OCs)
Wonderful. We read that he laboured far into the night, but not the details of those labours. And we can imagine the word spreading far and wide, until, by the time of the coronation, the people of the City have fully accepted that their long-awaited King has returned.
Author's reply
Yea, him healing many of his citizens throughout the whole night most definitely lifted his popularity with the people.
Bodkin · 22 May 2006 · Chapter 9: Experience: Deep Thoughts (A. + Halbarad)
Loyal Halbarad. He must have had his doubts about this! It doesn't seem the most sensible thing to do. Worked, though.
Author's reply
I believe only someone like Aragorn could have made it work. Can't see really anyone else directly opposing Sauron; no wonder Halbarad thought he was mad!
harrowcat · 21 May 2006 · Chapter 9: Experience: Deep Thoughts (A. + Halbarad)
Well done Halbarad. Brilliant Ainu Laire
Author's reply
Thank you!
Larner · 20 May 2006 · Chapter 9: Experience: Deep Thoughts (A. + Halbarad)
Hes, Halbarad would have had experience with his cousin's great will. And Aragorn is one to consider deeply before doing in most cases.
Author's reply
Yea, Aragorn never just jumps into a situation; not at his age... perhaps when he was younger he learned a few valuable lessons.
shirebound · 20 May 2006 · Chapter 9: Experience: Deep Thoughts (A. + Halbarad)
That's a nice scene. The dialogue seems very true to the characters.
Author's reply
Thank you ^^ This scene just seemed to flow out.
meckinock · 20 May 2006 · Chapter 9: Experience: Deep Thoughts (A. + Halbarad)
Squee. Don't stop now.
Author's reply
*grins* Glad you enjoyed. I'm not quite sure if I'm ever going to write Aragorn confronting Sauron book-verse; that would be quite the challenge.
Bodkin · 18 May 2006 · Chapter 8: Hidden: Line of Kings (A. + Elrond)
Information received numbly. Probably better than vocally at this point. It must have come as a dreadful shock. Followed by an wave of horror at the responsibility. Possibly accompanied by pride. But it will take him time to adjust.
Author's reply
Seeing how he was feeling the next day while he was wandering the forests of Rivendell, the pride came pretty quickly. I think realization of the responsibility *really* hit him once he was with the Rangers, personally.
Larner · 17 May 2006 · Chapter 8: Hidden: Line of Kings (A. + Elrond)
Yes, I think it would indeed happen in much this way.
Author's reply
I'm glad you think that it would ^^ Thanks!
daw the minstrel · 17 May 2006 · Chapter 8: Hidden: Line of Kings (A. + Elrond)
What a shock this must have been for Aragorn! He's making his way as an adult Estel, establishing his identity for himself, and suddenly his world is turned upside down. And as Elrond thinks, what a burden. But even at 20 Aragorn must have been strong.
Author's reply
Since the Dunedain live longer than mortal men, I imagine that at age 20 he was like a normal 18 year old, and being only a year and a half away from that age, I can only imagine having that large of a responsibility suddenly dumped onto my shoulders. But yes, Aragorn is strong enough even then, though he grows stronger as he grows older.
shirebound · 17 May 2006 · Chapter 8: Hidden: Line of Kings (A. + Elrond)
for eighteen years he has not been called by his true name That's a powerful line, and what a lot for 'Aragorn' to think about! The days following this one must have been interesting indeed...
Author's reply
Oh yes, I would imagine so, with his lineage and Arwen coming into his life! I imagine there would be a few sleepless nights.
harrowcat · 17 May 2006 · Chapter 8: Hidden: Line of Kings (A. + Elrond)
I like this Ainu Laire. A heavy burden indeed for Aragorn but it must also have been a grevious burden waiting to decide when to tell him!
Author's reply
I would definitely imagine so, but when the time came, Elrond probably knew that this was the time to tell.