A First Encounter by White Wolf
Dae the Shadow · 14 January 2008 · Chapter 2
Wonderful story! I think for Legolas' family this experience was both sweet and bitter. Anyway, I really like your description of the child. He's so creative, determined and had already developed a love for his people.
mistry89 · 7 April 2007 · Chapter 2
Bless him for trying :) Thank you!
Author's reply
Yes, he has a strong sense of duty, even at his age. You are welcome.
demeter d · 29 March 2007 · Chapter 2
Oh, my! That was quite a last second rescue! You had me seeing the spider in front of me, right along with your terrified little elfling. You had me rather involved with what the little lad was thinking and feeling. I hope you will write more about him and his brave big brother. Such as, perhaps, does the brother lead the defense of their home when Legolas joins the Fellowship? You have created possibilities for more stories.
Author's reply
Thank goodness for clever big brothers, who can track down sneaky little brothrs.. It's really nice to hear that my imagery puts a reader right there. I like Talias, so I may just have to include him in some future stories, whenever I can find the time.
demeter d · 29 March 2007 · Chapter 1
I always enjoy reading stories which attempt to create details for Legolas's family. Tolkien said so little about anyone else besides he and his father. Which, of course, leaves a huge landscape in which to "play". For a previously sheltered wood elf to grow up to be the elf who fit in so well with people from many races and lands, he must indeed have been as precocious as you have written him. The last line gives this chapter an especially chilling note, he is headed South, directly into harms way!
Author's reply
I enjoy reading those kinds of stories, too, as well as writing them. Yes, Tolkien's lack of background for Legolas leaves the door wide open for fanfic writers, even though that lack of details is very frustrating. I think he had to be precocious for the very reason you name. His friendly personality played a big part, too. That little elfling is definitely headed into danger.
Agape4Gondor · 28 March 2007 · Chapter 2
This was a nice little tale. Thank you for sharing it.
Author's reply
I'm glad you liked it. You are welcome. I was happy to share.
daw the minstrel · 28 March 2007 · Chapter 2
I love the protective older brother. Don't giant spiders creep you out? I can't even imagine how horrible that would be.
Author's reply
I've always loved the idea of older brother(s) for Legolas, which is one reason I love Eilian and Ithilden. I got a shiver just writing a description of those spiders, so yes, they creep me out big time.
Larner · 28 March 2007 · Chapter 2
Actually, he did quite well, and both Thranduil and Talias have reason to be proud of him at the same time they have reason to give him a VERY long talking-to. Did anyone think to retrieve his knife from beneath the spider?
Author's reply
I also think he did well, considering. I would probably have lost it when the spider first showed up. I have a feeling Legolas will definitely get a very stern lecture once the 's scare from the situation is over. I imagine the warriors that clean up the spider's carcass will retrieve Legolas's little sword.
Larner · 21 March 2007 · Chapter 1
A determined one, even as a small child, obviously. Now, to see what he does when he really encounters the giant spiders.
Author's reply
Yes, our dear elf had an early start in that department. You will be seeing his reactions before too long.