Reviews (46)

LisaG · 6 February 2010 · Chapter 7: Day and Night

Wow...great story! I'm so glad Elladan and Estel's relationship seems to be improving...the prequel to this story was rather upsetting to see that Elladan was keeping his little brother at arms length, refusing to show or acknowledge his love for Estel. I'm so proud of Estel's accomplishments in this tale...slaying the troll and most especially helping his big brother to survive. He showed great maturity, calming himself and relying on his instincts to heal Elladan. I hope there's a sequel...would like to not only see Elrond explain Estel's past and future destiny to him as Aragorn, but I would love to see a more loving and close relationship blossom between Elladan and Estel.

Marethiel · 7 January 2009 · Chapter 7: Day and Night

I enjoyed this story tremendously. I loved your interpretation of Elladan and Estel's relationship, very different from that of many fanfic writers', and yet just as strong and believable. Your characters have great depth while remaining true to canon. Again, my thanks for you sharing your talent with us. I will look forward to reading all of your work. ~Marethiel

Cairistiona · 4 April 2008 · Chapter 7: Day and Night

Ah, another intensely satisfying story! I thought about leaving a review after each chapter, but I found I didn't want to withdraw from the story itself by stopping to insert my own thoughts. It was far too enjoyable to just keep reading, although now that means I have to sift through all my impressions and try to respond sensibly! The fight with the trolls was breathtaking, as was the unexpected cave-in, but the strength of this story definitely lies in the characters and what their experience reveals about themselves and each other. Elladan, poor Elladan! I feel like I've gotten a lot more insight into his character after reading this story. Such a swirl of emotions he's going through by the end of the tale, trying to sort through such an explosion of insight into his little brother and himself. I loved his vision of Estel as king... and the insight he gains from that into his own purpose in life. And Elrohir having to dance around telling the entire truth to Estel... I would imagine no elf would ever be more glad to make it back to Imladris and hand off that responsibility to Elrond! My other "favorite part" was the way you have Estel discover his healing gift, and the confusion that he endures afterward. It would be startling in the extreme to discover that you have a gift that you only thought Elves like your foster father were given. Your stories are giving me a lot of things to think about that I hadn't really considered before, with the twins, especially, but also with Estel. Excellent, excellent, excellent!

RS · 1 February 2008 · Chapter 7: Day and Night

WOW! This story will remain dear to my heart. Not many stories touched me the way this did. Your portrayal of the brothers and their love for each other are so realistic. These are the Peredhel Twins as they should be, as well as Aragorn, and last but no least, Glorindel. Your description of them just made my heart pitter patter! So majestic they seem. They simply sprung out from the pages (I printed the story and will read again and again!) Oh MY Gosh...I might have a crush on all of them! I already started out liking Elrohir, portraying the watchful and loving brother. But as I read on, your Elladan just became endearing to me. He is very complicated..a somber soul. I now have a better understanding of him in "A Yearling Shoot". A very powerful character. I did not put this story down until I finished it (which was 11:30 P.M) BEautiful...the scenes were played out right there before my eyes. Love the story, but what I really enjoyed where the characters. You've truly made these characters believable and the reader does get to know them real well at the end of the story. Must read on! I have more of your stories to read!

Larner · 9 October 2007 · Chapter 7: Day and Night

An excellent completion, as the three brothers begin to contemplate that the time of change is upon them, and they share much at this time. Lovely!

Larner · 9 October 2007 · Chapter 6: A New Day

And resting, the three brothers do find healing. Wonderful.

Larner · 9 October 2007 · Chapter 5: Darkness Endures

Excellent strategy, and worthy concern for the troll himself. Alas, that brothers die so as these two trolls did; but better dead at this point than seeking out those to kill who happen by.

Larner · 9 October 2007 · Chapter 4: The Dark of Night

Ah, the Peredhil foresight at work, and such a vision. So good to see the appreciation for the healing hands of the King to be. And now the survivors of the patrol have more reason to quickly disassemble the seal of this cave.

Larner · 9 October 2007 · Chapter 3: Twilight

What a test for the skills of future king and twin, as the descendants of Earendil work together over Elladan.

Larner · 9 October 2007 · Chapter 2: Dawn

Youth and age are relative, of course; and these two have had so MANY chances to replay the same argument. And now the enemy has been located....

Larner · 9 October 2007 · Chapter 1: The First Day of March

Twenty and on patrol, is he? Lovely remembering of his birthday.

sammijoy · 12 March 2007 · Chapter 7: Day and Night

What an awesome story! I enjoyed it immensely! Sammi

jack bauer · 15 January 2007 · Chapter 7: Day and Night

I loved this little story, and so much potential for more. I think it would have been fascinating to find out exactly how the House of Elrond saw little Estel change into the man who'd be king. So of course you should keep going! What is Elrond's reaction to Estel's heroics? Guarded surprise or a sly smiling of knowing? Heh. Anyway, great work.

grumpy · 14 January 2007 · Chapter 7: Day and Night

Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading your story. I love the interaction between the twins and Estel. Glorfindel was smart to bring Estel along. His brothers got to learn what he can do.

Bodkin · 14 January 2007 · Chapter 7: Day and Night

Such a relief for Elrohir! He has them both out safe and sound - and he can counsel the younger rescuee wisely, while leaving his older brother to the wisdom of Glorfindel. It must be disconcerting for both of them - Estel to find that he can heal in a way that I daresay he only thought was possible for elf lords, and Elladan to realise that this might well be the heir for whom they have all been hoping. Very symbolic sunset - at what is, in some ways, the beginning of the end.

BM · 13 January 2007 · Chapter 7: Day and Night

this was a wonderful story! I really liked how you portrayed the elves and Estel, and think that you kept very true to Tolkien's world. Great storyline and very descriptive and colorful writing--I could picture it all happening in my mind's eye. You've done a great job--please, keep writing more!

daw the minstrel · 13 January 2007 · Chapter 7: Day and Night

Nice conclusion, with Estel and Elladan both wrestling with questions of identity and their future.

Agape4Gondor · 13 January 2007 · Chapter 1: The First Day of March

Great start - I've been wanting to read this - but have had no time. Once I saw it was complete, I decided to make time. Looking forward to the further adventures! Loved the tension...

French Pony · 12 January 2007 · Chapter 7: Day and Night

Yeah, well, no pressure there, Elladan! I liked the introspective tone of this last chapter. Both Estel and Elladan have quite a bit to think about, and their relationship will probably never be the same again. Also interesting is that Elrohir doesn't seem to have nearly the same issues with the world as Elladan. I like that. It makes the twins seem like two separate people instead of interchangeable names.

Laureleaf · 10 January 2007 · Chapter 6: A New Day

I had to catch up - pesky life demands attention every once and again - and truely enjoyed the latest chapters. Finally! I'm glad Elladan is finally begining to *see* Estel as the man he is rather then something that is in constant need of protection...I imaging he will have much to think on in the coming chapters. I look forward to more.

Jay of Lasgalen · 10 January 2007 · Chapter 6: A New Day

Poor Elrohir. His desperate determination to reach his brothers is driving aside all his own exhaustion and pain - no wonder Glorfindel is so concerned. I'm not surprised that Elrohir ignored him though, and I'm glad Glorfindel saw the sense in a compromise. Trying to reason with either of the twins at a time like this seems a *very* wasted effort! I loved the final scene with E3 all sleeping peacefully. Very nice, and very sweet. Jay

daw the minstrel · 10 January 2007 · Chapter 6: A New Day

Blood smeared on the rock Nice opening line! I cringed at the image of Elohir's hands. I hate having my nails break, but then, I'm a sissy compared to the Sons of Elrond. So Estel's act of healing shows the hands of the king, revealing him to the twins as it will to the people of Minar Tirith. Cool idea.

French Pony · 9 January 2007 · Chapter 6: A New Day

I like the hints here that Aragorn is the first in a long line of the heirs of Isildur who has turned up with this healing ability. There had to have been a reason that the events of the Ring occurred in his time, that everyone knew that he, not his father or grandfather, was the one destined to be King. And the healing ability is foretold in that rhyme from Gondor that Ioreth remembers. So this is a good way to bring it up. Very nicely done.

Nilmandra · 8 January 2007 · Chapter 5: Darkness Endures

There are a lot of good things buried in this chapter - Elrohir's internal battle is as strong or stronger than the external battle. I also like his identifying with the troll and the fierceness with which he fights. His concern for his twin and Estel must be nearly paralyzing. You have some real nuggets but I think they're a little buried. I have more of an opinion I would give in private, if you wanted it. Its not too harsh and you could decide if it was of value or not. Just let me know.

Bodkin · 8 January 2007 · Chapter 5: Darkness Endures

Polishing off the trolls first seems a good plan - you wouldn't want them coming up behind you while you were trying to dig Elladan and Estel out - but I can understand Elrohir's frustration! And I can see his pity for the troll, too. It's not as if the monsters made any conscious choice in their careers - born evil, that's what they had to be. However - the rescue party is now able to get going. And with the shortage of air, that can only be a good thing.