Raksha The Demon
· 27 April 2012
· Chapter 22: For ye shall go out with joy
This is one of my favorites of your stories; a sensitive, sweet and often humorous story about beings of goodwill overcoming their prejudices. Love it that Sulion consented to bearing non-royal children on his back. He will certainly have some tales to tell to the dragons and people of his distant homeland!
Nicely written, a treat to read all the way.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review and all your help with this story. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the adventures of our friendly dragon. I think he and our heroes in Gondor have all learned a lot.
Larner
· 24 April 2012
· Chapter 22: For ye shall go out with joy
A delightful finish to a wonderful story! I hope that we all might find such friends unlooked for, and have good reason to let go of old fears and hatreds and prejudices! And I will look for Sulion's return!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review and all your support of this story.I would hope we might all find such friends too.I hope that one day I will be able to write more about Sulion.
shirebound
· 23 April 2012
· Chapter 22: For ye shall go out with joy
What a joyous ending. The years will bring these families many visits back and forth, and new adventures as the children grow. I enjoyed this marvelous story very much.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review and all your support of this story.I'm so pleased you enjoyed this adventure.
Larner
· 13 February 2012
· Chapter 21: Unto us a child is born
Oh, dear--now the fat's in the fire! Heh! Love the reactions of Sulion to those he meets. Deadly nightshade, perhaps? Good to have it gone!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you enjoyed Sulion's reactions. I was thinking of Deadly nightshade too.
shirebound
· 12 February 2012
· Chapter 21: Unto us a child is born
She studied her mother and the new baby for a few minutes dutifully and then said "Thank you for letting me see him, naneth. May I go back to play with the dragon now?"
"That is kind of Eldarion to let you play with his favourite toy," said Éowyn.
I love that. Now that Arwen is coming around, it's Éowyn's turn. :)
A lot was resolved in this chapter. What a nice story.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm delighted you enjoyed this chapter and Elestelle innocently giving the game away! I think there is only one more chapter to come now.
Larner
· 13 January 2012
· Chapter 20: Needs go as the devil drives
With reason to want to trust the dragon, hopefully Arwen will conquer her fears of Sulion and his fellows! Good for Faramir and Aragorn to have pressed her to trust the dragon as they have learned to do.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you enjoyed this chapter.
shirebound
· 12 January 2012
· Chapter 20: Needs go as the devil drives
“A nice, polite boy, not at all like his mother,” Súlion agreed.
I agree with him! But Arwen is only reflecting what she's been taught. Now it's time to UN-teach her.
What a lovely illustration of Aragorn with kittens on his chest. *grins*
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you enjoyed Sulion's exchange with Arwen.Yes, she is only acting according to what she has learned over hundreds of years.
I'm pleased you liked Rachel's lovely illustration. I did some rewriting to be able to use it for my story.
Larner
· 6 January 2012
· Chapter 19: Those whom God hath joined together
A most timely reconciliation, and at least she is now willing to give over her suspicions of Sulion. Take care and God bless, and hope the new year is kind to you and yours.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review and for your review at MEFA which helped this story win 1st place and a big thank you for nominating it! I'm pleased you enjoyed Aragorn and Arwen's reconciliation. May God bless you too and this year bring good things for you.
shirebound
· 23 December 2011
· Chapter 19: Those whom God hath joined together
“Why must he risk himself so?” Faramir mused.
“Because he loves.” Arwen replied.
What a lovely chapter to post for the holidays. I'm so relieved that everyone is healing now. Happy Christmas to you, and thank you for the wonderful stories.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the chapter and felt it appropriate.
Wishing you too a joyful Christmas season.
Larner
· 15 November 2011
· Chapter 18: The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit
I suspect that the dragon will now pay their debt for his rider's healing. Wonderful!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this. Sulion is going to prove very useful.
shirebound
· 11 November 2011
· Chapter 18: The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit
"This is a holy place," Faramir replied. "We need conceal nothing from the One who made us as we are."
Súlion immediately spread out his wings so that his markings were visible and preened.
I love those little details you give us. But every chapter makes me more and more worried!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I'm pleased you liked the glimpse of our vain dragon!I don't generally write AU if that is any comfort!
Raksha The Demon
· 24 October 2011
· Chapter 17: The curse is come upon me
A sad chapter, though all hope is not yet lost. One can feel the fatigue and sorrow of Aragorn and Arwen, as they watch their baby sicken further and cannot help her or understand what caused the illness. Looking forward to the next chapter!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased I was able to convey how Aragorn and Arwen were feeling
Larner
· 4 October 2011
· Chapter 17: The curse is come upon me
At least he is receiving proper guidance. The Lord of Lorien and Este are reaching him as they can.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I think Aragorn is very in tune with the Higher Powers.
shirebound
· 29 September 2011
· Chapter 17: The curse is come upon me
Oh my goodness, how difficult to be a parent when your best efforts can't help your child. This is so suspenseful! *paces and frets*
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.I often wonder how on earth my parents survived my childhood!
Larner
· 12 September 2011
· Chapter 16: Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown
Oh, no--Farawyn so ill?
I'm glad my predictions regarding the oncoming dragons proved true. Now, to learn what is ill with Farawyn and to deal with it!
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.Yes, I fear poor Farawyn is very ill indeed. More is explained in my new chapter I've just posted.
shirebound
· 12 August 2011
· Chapter 16: Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown
He opened his eyes again and met his lord's kindly and concerned gaze.
I love the quiet, tender moments between these soul-friends.
Goodness, whatever is happening now? What a fascinating story.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review.
I just love writing tender moments for these two soul mates who have become as father and son.
I'm pleased you are finding the story fascinating.
Raksha The Demon
· 2 July 2011
· Chapter 15: Betrayed, betrayed!
Uh-oh, Dragon Alert! The guys should have brought shields. Very big shields. Seriously, good chapter; and the tension of the last part really works well.
Author's reply
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed this chapter and felt the ending worked well.
Larner
· 2 July 2011
· Chapter 15: Betrayed, betrayed!
And why do I think these came to find Sulion and his rider? I think all will be pleased to know these new allies now!
Author's reply
All will be revealed in the next chapter!You might well be wiser than Aragorn and Faramir about these dragons.
shirebound
· 1 July 2011
· Chapter 15: Betrayed, betrayed!
Oh those suspicious Men! I'm sure something wonderful is about to happen.
Author's reply
All will soon be revealed. You might well know better than Aragorn and Faramir concerning their visitors.
Author Reply: All will soon be revealed. You might well know better than Aragorn and Faramir concerning their visitors.
Larner
· 21 June 2011
· Chapter 14: Words of Understanding
I do hope that Aragorn's pronunciation gave Fu Nung a good laugh--laughter can be a wonderful restorative, after all. And he is trying to communicate, which will help them all. And now to see if he can at least reduce the scars on Sulion's wings.
Poor man--separated from his wife and children over such a silly reason!
Author's reply
I hope Fu Nung had a good laugh too. My Chinese readers certainly thought Aragorn's Chinese was dire!If fu Nung can laugh and is no longer afraid he will recover from his wounds.
I feel very sorry for Aragorn.
shirebound
· 18 June 2011
· Chapter 14: Words of Understanding
What a delightful story. I'm enjoying it very much.
Author's reply
Thank you, I'm so pleased you are enjoying this.
shirebound
· 23 May 2011
· Chapter 13: Love than death itself more strong
Súlion immediately curled his forelegs around the pallet and lifted his wings as a protective shield.
Awwwww. This chapter made me smile. I'm so happy the rider is recovering.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm so pleased this chapter made you smile.
Larner
· 23 May 2011
· Chapter 13: Love than death itself more strong
Excellent--he's starting to learn some of the language of these guests to the realm of Gondor! About time! Agree with Sulion here, I must say.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. Yes, I agree with Sulion too!
Larner
· 10 May 2011
· Chapter 12: Swimming in the river
Hopefully this time together will give Fu Nung more heart to waken properly and accept healing. Alas that he suffers so. And I'm glad Aragorn and Faramir gave over their stuffiness to swim with Sulion, who deserves to be treated in a proper, friendly manner.
I grieve for the bushes, but have hope for the rider now.
Author's reply
Many thanks for your much appreciated review. I'm pleased you enjoyed the chapter and that Aragorn and Faramir went swimming. Your hope for Fu Nung are realised.
Larner
· 10 May 2011
· Chapter 11: Let not the sun go down upon your wrath
Poor Sulion--these Men are far from satisfactory companions for such as he. He wants to play, and they are too concerned with propriety and not upsetting their people. I hope he enjoys his swim.
I'm so sorry that Arwen is not opening her eyes to the dragon's true nature. Even the wisest of Elves, apparently, has things yet to learn in this life!