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A Journey Of Discovery by Jay of Lasgalen	7 Review(s)
pipinheart	Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 6/28/2005
This a very nice story of the twinns in thier younger years.. How Elrohir found his healing powers,and protected the dog that was being mistreated... Love to hear more... update soon... Author Reply: The next chapter is nearly finished, so I'll update in the next few days (I hope!) Glad you're enjoying this.

Ellie	Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 4/10/2005
Good job! I like the way you handled this chapter and that they didn't get in trouble (yay). Looking forward to the next chapter as usual. Author Reply: Thanks! It wouldn't be fair if the twins had got into trouble for what happened - it was clear to Elrond and Celebrian that they did the right thing in the circumstances. Next chapter will be along ASAP!

Dot	Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 4/8/2005
Whew. Everyone’s o.k. Poor Elrohir didn’t seem to know what to make of events. It must be hard for him to comprehend the fact that these boys didn’t need a reason to hurt him. I loved the little moment when he realises that whatever is about to happen, at least Elladan must be safe. He made a marvellous effort to defend himself, especially considering how tired and weak he still was. But yay for Draug! He’s clearly decided that Elrohir is his friend now. And I felt such relief when Eilenach & co. arrived – it was getting far too tense there! What a shock it must have been for Elladan and Elrond when Elrohir collapsed like that. I had to laugh at his wounded dignity, though, when Elrohir realises that he fainted!! I hadn’t thought about the fact that Elrond might feel a little suspicious at Elladan’s tale when he sees the supposedly wounded dog so full of life and energy! But I must say, I really liked the way he calmly and respectfully listens to Elrohir’s story about healing him. I suppose he probably suspected that at least one of them would have the gift of healing. And of course, you had to make us see that Will is also a victim in many ways and has reasons for being the way he is! It wouldn’t do for us to be too angry with him ;-) Brindley was very amusing as he tries to be discreet about Will’s family circumstances in front of the twins. I was glad to see that Elladan has realised that they should never have run off on Eilenach. But it would seem that Elrond will have to explain about the importance of keeping promises, while still managing to show his sons that sometimes promises can be broken. In the meantime both he and Celebrían have done a good job in making their sons feel safe and loved. There’ll be plenty of time for lessons to be explained and learned in the morning! :-) Author Reply: The twins aren't used to that sort of viciousness, fortunately. Elrohir did his best but it was a good thing that Draug decided to repay his help. I decided that it would be reasonable for poor Elrohir to faint after all that - a first time, major healing; a beating by two thugs; the fear that something else was going to happen - then the relief as his father arrives. Elrond half suspected that one day Elrohir would turn out to be a healer after what happened when he was born - but it turned out to be sooner rather than later. There will be much to learn from all this.

elliska	Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 4/8/2005
Ok, you want to know how pitiful I am? I am actually thoroughly relieved that you posted this chapter because I was worrying about poor Elrohir and the dog. Good dog! I liked seeing him bite the nasty boys' behinds. Glad you wrote it that way! The fight scene was tense but I'm glad Elrohir got a few good licks in even though the rotten brats fought so unfairly. Stupidly too if they thought they could take on an elf. And poor Elrond. I liked his fury when he realized one of the boys had hit Elrohir (they should be glad they didn't get caught). And I liked how he handled the rest of it. Butterbur and the 'she's a wh...' line made me chuckle--that would have been a heck of a thing for Elrond to have to explain! :) I really am relieved the worst of this is over. I hope we see the nasty boys get a little more justice. Author Reply: I'm glad you were worried about Draug! I told you he had an important role to play. The cruelty, sadly, was vital to the story - but he did his bit! The two louts did fight dirty - but I doubt they knew E2 were (mostly)elves or what it meant. They're lucky they didn't have to face a furious father! Will's mother is partly why he's like that - but he's still a lout. They'll be dealt with in the next chapter.

Bodkin	Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 4/8/2005
I wish Elrond and Celebrian were my parents. (Not that I'm saying anything against my mother, mind. It's just that they are simply perfect.) And, if anyone can make a pair of adolescents understand that some promises have to be broken - but that doesn't mean that you can just ignore them when you fancy it - then E and C are the ones to do it. I'll bet they're justing bursting with pride to see their sons turning into the kind of elves who will risk themselves to help the helpless. Not to mention Elrohir developing into a pretty ace healer. (By the way, when Elflings 6 comes along - it's already been written for ages, promise. It's been waiting for me to do Elflings 5.) I can't help but feel sorry for Will, though. His mother's a wh... and he doesn't know his father - can't be easy in a small town like Bree. I can see he would grow up ready to kick rather than be kicked. But I hope he gets Taken in Hand. Most enjoyable. More soon? (Note the hopeful intonation.) Author Reply: I'm glad you spotted the central issue of this story - promises are important, but sometimes they have to be broken. It's a sign of E2's growing maturity that they're beginning to recognise this. I don't like one-dimensional villains who are just evil because they are. Will has had a hard life. (But others with an equally hard life still know right from wrong!) The concluding chapter will deal with what happens to these louts.

daw the minstrel	Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 4/8/2005
I really liked the way the parents reacted here. They went right to what was important rather than quibbling about the rules. Author Reply: I've been careful how I write Elrond and Celebrian here. The twins broke the rules, but for all the right reasons. E&C recognise that.

French Pony	Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 4/8/2005
I have the distinct feeling that weapons training in Imladris will soon be modified to include defense against street thugs. The twins look like they can handle a formal battle well enough, but dirty street fighting is something else. Elrond is taking all this in stride well enough, though I presume that he's not overly shocked that Elrohir has cropped up with healing powers, knowing what he knows about the circumstances of his birth. And Celebrian is the consummate mother, knowing exactly when is the time for coddling and when is the time for guilt-tripping. And the whole family is in something of a guilt conundrum now. The boys took off because they felt Elrond didn't trust them. And they are correct. Elrond sent the guard precisely because he didn't trust them. And with good reason, as it turned out. Perhaps the family will learn to avoid problems like this by doing sight-seeing together in the future. But then they wouldn't have discovered Elrohir's ability. So it all seems to be working out for the best. Author Reply: I don't think elves are used to dirty fighting. I expect there are squabbles between elflings, but nothing like this. Elrond is feeling guilty now - he handled the whole business of sending the guard off after the twins badly. It wasn't that he didn't trust them, he didn't trust the town. With good reason, as it turned out. But he knows he should have asked the twins to take Eilenach with them. (But, as you say, then Elrohir wouldn't have discovered he was a healer. And that was the whole purpose of the story.)

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