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Where Roses Grow  by PIppinfan1988 6 Review(s)
MysteriousWaysReviewed Chapter: 36 on 9/14/2004
But I don't want Lilas to die!!!!

This is all so sad. I'm all weepy. Does that tell you how well you are doing with this? *sniff*

This is getting harder to read because I like Lilas so much and I don't want her to die. I want them to live happily ever after.

You are doing really well with this, my dear. I am very much impressed. ((HUGS))

MysteriousWays

Grey WondererReviewed Chapter: 36 on 9/10/2004
I wish Lilas could be right about the stew as a cure this time. My tissues are going quickly on this one. I fear I may need another box or two before you get finished with this one. I am glad her father came and that Pippin got the chance to tell him what he thought if it all. You write beautifully.

Author Reply: Thanks, Grey Wonderer! I wish the stew was a cure-all, too, but...the Shire is a bit limited in her resources. Yeah, I just couldn't let sleeping dogs lie with the issue of Silas. We'll see what transpires in the next chapter... Thanks for reading Roses! Now, off to catch up on some good stories I've missed out on this week!

Pippinfan

BeruthielReviewed Chapter: 36 on 9/10/2004
What a sad chapter! Poor Pip.

Anxious to see Lilas's reunion with her father. Hope he's ready to forgive her at last.

Can't wait for next update, even though it's bound to be heartbreaking.

How will Pippin manage to take care of Rosebud alone?

ps. You still haven't answered my e-mail.

Author Reply: Thanks for reading, Beruthiel--unfortunately, I can't answer your questions here--but I *can* let you know to stay tuned... Thanks for reading Roses. :-)

Pippinfan
p.s. So sorry! I'll need to go back and re-read it. I haven't posted much about my life recently, but the week before Labor Day and up through it until last Monday, I was a busy beaver cleaning up. My house is finally on the market, leaving me a lot more leisure. I'll make sure to reply before the weekend is over. Again, my apologies.


pipspebbleReviewed Chapter: 36 on 9/10/2004
Oh, you are just prolonging the agony of antici.................pation, aren't you? My heart is breaking for all of them. And the thought of that poor little motherless mite....*sniff* ... it is too much for one little hobbit to bear! Poor Pippin! I'd say I look forward to the next chapter, but that's kind of like saying I'm looking forward to having a root canal; it is going to be soooo painful. What a master (mistress?) you are at wringing out every last drop of angst in a story! Fabulous job, still. So what if you have us all in tears?

Author Reply: Trust me, *I'm* not the Mistress of Angst! I've had some really good teachers--you included! How about "Journey of the Heart"? That story had me bawling! Thanks, pips--and here's a box of cyber-tissue. ;-) Thanks for reading Roses!

Pippinfan

Connie B.Reviewed Chapter: 36 on 9/10/2004
Oh, now its really starting to get sad. I had thought about Pippin needing to find a wet-nurse for Rosebud, but he doesn't seem up to thinking about it just yet. I hate to say that Pearl is right; he needs to start thinking about what he's going to do. I know it is hard. No one would want to plan for another person's death when it isn't obvious that it is eminant(sp). Hard stuff to deal with that young, and after all the other problems of the past few months.

I'm glad Silas is a humbler hobbit than he was. I'm also glad he gets to apologize to his daughter. Not making things right would be the worst tragedy.

As sad as it is, I'm still looking forward to the next chapter.

Thanks.

Connie B.

Author Reply: Thank you, Connie--I think you're pretty much on the right track...stay tuned! ;-) Thank you so much for taking the time to read Roses and always leaving such thoughtful responses. :-)

Pippinfan

Rosie-AnnReviewed Chapter: 36 on 9/10/2004
*sobsobsob*

I am literally crying my eyes out! Not the least because of the sadness of it all but..

I've fallen in love with someone who makes my life wonderful and bright and more beautiful than I could have imagined. And just the thought of losing him, even though nothing has really happened between us...even THAT is too unbearable. I can't imagine what Pip's going through. He may not be IN love with her, but he loves her deeply. So deeply.

Oh, eggshells, Pippinfan, you're so MEAN! *snifflesnifflecry*

Author Reply: That's our Pippin--when he loves someone--be they friends, relatives, or a lass so dear, he loves with a fierceness that runs deep. For that reason alone, it's not a good idea to threaten or insult those same friends and family; he's already proven that he will fight to the death for those he loves.

Thanks for reading Roses--Rosie!

Pippinfan

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