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| A Midsummer Night's Dream by Jay of Lasgalen | 12 Review(s) |
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| Faye | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/26/2006 |
| I've read quite a few of your stories now, though this is the first time I'm reviewing and I have to say I think you're one of the best fanfiction writers I've ever come across. I rather like this story, though I am a bit worried about Elrohir, somehow I don't see him coming out of this unscathed. Author Reply: Thank you for your review - it's great when a reader comes out of 'lurkerdom' to leave a review! I'm glad you're enjoying the stories - and thanks for the lovely comments. I *love* to hear remarks like that. If you've read other stories, you'll know by know that I rather like to inflict pain and anguish on the twins, especially Elrohir :) You're not the only one to be worried about him - so's Elladan. Thanks again for reviewing - and please come again! | |
| pipinheart | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/21/2006 |
| Elrohir trys to help prevent the fire from happening. Sometimes trying to prevent it mkes it happen....I hope Elrohir dosen't get hurt, but somebody gets trapped or hurt, and will Elladan watch as his brother is hurt? Can't wait to find out.... Author Reply: Sadly, there was nothing anyone could have done to stop this fire happening. The worst thing for Elladan is that he's already seen this happen once, and now must live through it again - knowing what's going to happen ... :( | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/17/2006 |
| And both brothers are eager to see the horses and those with them saved. Author Reply: Of course Elladan wants the horses saved - he's just not happy that it's Elrohir who's risking his life to do it :( | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/17/2006 |
| Elrohir's reaction to the fire is almost amusing in that grim humor sort of way - he gets to see his brother's vision come to life right before his eyes, right after hearing it. I get the feeling he is going to get burned (owie, owie, owie!) and I am already hoping Elrond has some great burn remedies. Poor Elrohir - now he faces the loss of the barn and the horses, and the threat to his own life. Author Reply: The lightning strike made Elrohir's obsession with the lanterns a little pointless, didn't it? I don't know why so many people think Elrohir's going to get hurt - it couldn't have anything to do with my enquiry about burns, could it? The only reassurance I'll give you is that I won't hurt Hithil or her foal. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/17/2006 |
| I haven't killed them though! Author Reply: Neither have I! Not this time, anyway. The other was AU. | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/17/2006 |
| I don't envy Elladan this burden, too! As long it is something pleasant, as his very first vision of the visit of their grandparents was, it is nice, but all the others - this fire now, for example, or the spider incident in the other fic - must be very difficult to bear. Hm ... Aradan is not very courteous, isn't he? He could be a bit nicer to the son of his Lord! Not to mention that Hithil is Elrohir's horse, if I understand correctly. The birth of her foal was nice - I had the luck to witness a birth once myself. It is a little miracle every time! *sigh* I have *known* it, you would send poor Elrohir in the burning stable and then let me hanging again! You've an evil streak, my dear! Author Reply: Of course, not all Elladan's visions involve death and disaster - there is just more angst and tension in them. One day, I'll focus on the pleasant visions - there are several, I think. Aradan is rude to everyone - it's not just Elrohir. He thinks Elrohir is checking up on him and Hithil (yes, she is Elrohir's, and the foal is her first). Bearing in mind that this is me, did you really think I *wouldn't* sent Elrohir in? | |
| BlueEyedElf | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/16/2006 |
| I kind of like Aradan. He's a bit rough around the edges, but he seems like a good guy. At least he cares about the horses. However, I got the feeling that he and Elrohir have managed to make a connection. I think Aradan has a new respect, since Elrohir admitted that he already knew the foal's sex. "The only healer I know who troubles to look after the beasts as well." LOL. That was a great line. I'm glad it wasn't Aradan who started the fire after all. However, now we have the fire itself to deal with. I loved how Elrohir and Aradan both seemed to simply know what must be done, and plunged into the barn at the same time. Hope everything turns out okay. I would like to see those other grooms just try to stop Elladan from following his twin into the burning barn. Great chapter. Can't wait for more. Author Reply: Aradan's difficult with people, but great with the horses. He and Elrohir are going to find themselves working even more closely together soon! The cause of the fire had to be a natural cause - if it had been a dropped lantern, or someone kicking one over, the guilt would have been too great :( I wrote a story where Elrohir first discovers his healing skills by healing a dog - since then he's always cared for animals as well as elves. I'm glad you liked Elrohir's final order - just *how* does he expect it to be followed? | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/16/2006 |
| I love Elrohir's recollection of Elladan's first moment of foresight. Well - you wouldn't believe it, would you, until it had been proved a few times. But this seems rather more dangerous. I do like the thought of Elrohir the healer using his skills on horses. And his love of horses is a constant theme with your Elrohir, isn't it? Then, for all his care with lanterns and newborn foals, a flash of lightning - and they're right in Elladan's nightmare. I noticed that Elladan's flashes of foresight often seem to involve harm to Elrohir! If I were him, I'd react to Elladan's visions by taking to my bed - it'd be a lot safer. Don't leave this too long - you are known for occasional flashes of cruelty towards the twins. I'm having to remind myself that they have to remain well enough to get to the Black Gate. Author Reply: 'Occasional flashes of cruelty towards the twins'? It wan't me who knocked Elrohir down a waterfall so he nearly drowned, or who had Elladan take such a bad fall with his horse that he shattered his leg. My Elrohir (what a lovely term!) is both a horse lover and a healer - I think he's the nearest thing M-E has to a vet. It's not the first time he's used his skills on animals, after all. I don't blame Elrohir for not believing his brother that first time - but he's always felt guilty about it. He knows the visions tend to involve him, but bearing in mind the vagueness of *when* things may occur, he'd be in bed for a long time! | |
| perelleth | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/16/2006 |
| Oh yes! a dry storm. Honestly, poor Elladan, coping with those visions is not always so happy an experience as the first time! The foaling was very sweet, and I laughed when Elrohir discovered that he had forgotten why he had gone to the stables on first place... No wonder, with such interruption! Now letīs see what happens with the poor mother and the fire... I bet she'll be terrified for her foal inside the stall! Author Reply: Elladan sometimes sees happy events, and sometimes bad ones. There's a reason for this one, though - Elrohir might learn from it. There will be a lot of terrified horses unfortunately, which is why Elrohir and Aradan have to rescue them ... | |
| Lianna | Reviewed Chapter: 2 on 1/16/2006 |
| Good chapter, but must you always deal with such scary stuff-of-nightmares scenarios? I think the only thing worse than going inside a burning building would be to be trapped underwater -- as Legolas was in one of your other stories! Author Reply: Sorry. Yes, it can be a bit nightmarish, can't it? I feel rather sorry for my characters! I can't imagine which would be worse - the burning building, or being trapped underwater:( | |