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Eucatastrophe: The Return by Dreamflower	6 Review(s)
Antane	Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/6/2007
Today, he looked at it defiantly, feeling as though he were daring it to intimidate him once more. It was, after all was said and done, only a place. A place where many other things had happened than his wounding. And he was here, now, and alive and free, while the one who had harmed him was gone forever, never having known freedom again. He wondered, for the first time, why Angmar had accepted a ring of Power, and if he had any idea of what a trap he had walked into when he placed it on his hand. It was sad, really, thinking of what he had come to. But in the end, the Ringwraith had been nothing more than an emptied vessel, filled with the malice of his Dark Master, and set free himself only when Merry and the Lady Éowyn had slain him. Very interesting thoughts here - the pity for his attacker and also I'm so glad he no longer has his fears. It is said the way to get over one's fear is to face them so he did. Though he too was emptied by the same one the Nazgul were, they are gone, the taunting voice is gone and he is whole and healed again and free. Yea! Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Yes, he's truly healed, and free of fear, but he retains his hard-won wisdom and compassion!

Bodkin	Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 3/15/2007
This is more like the ideal adventure - much more so than that Quest! Sunshine, birdsong. Good breakfasts. Even Weathertop is - not going to intimidate them. Part of the past. And the Witch King has been disposed of - courtesy of Merry and Eowyn! Glorfindel and Asfaloth are most welcome arrivals! (Are you sure it's Glorfindel and not a certain other inhabitant of Imladris?) And he's being force-fed on extra pancakes! I like it that the touch of other hobbits was what forced Frodo to hold on to himself - that and his determination to protect them. Author Reply: My idea for this journey was to fulfill Bilbo's old saying about "pony-rides in May sunshine", which Adventures usually are not! But yes, a nice pleasant trip in lovely weather, with just enough danger to spice things up a little. And Frodo needed to know for himself that Weathertop wasn't going to intimidate him anymore. Yup. It's Glorfindel. I think he wanted a chance to escort our lads under more auspicious circumstances. And eating a few extra cakes can't be that bad a fate, LOL! But Frodo was being a little mischievous, and so was Merry. I truly believe that would account for his ability to hold on and keep the Morgul-shard and the Ring at bay. He had to have a reason to hang on through all the pain and torment, and I think protecting the others would give him such a reason.

Baggins Babe	Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 3/14/2007
Well this is certainly proof that Frodo is healed. How wonderful to retrace that journey and see just how well he is, and how appropriate that Glorfindel has come to escort them - not to mention Asfaloth! Dear Merry is a worrywart, isn't he? And the cousins find it funny! Well, who wouldn't? Author Reply: I thought it would be very appropriate for them to re-trace that latter part of the journey with Glorfindel and Asfaloth. He is. He doesn't like to admit it, but he does worry about his cousins. Sometimes he goes a tad overboard.

Queen Galadriel	Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 3/14/2007
Oh, this has to be one of my favourite chapters yet! Frodo is healed! And now he is coming to realise it so much more fully! I also love the memories of the past woven in. And what a beautiful way to end this part! God bless, Galadriel P.S. Merry? A worrywart? gasps No, you don't say! LOL! Author Reply: Yes, he is. He will have a perfectly long and happy life in the Shire now. Well, I had to get in a gap-filler for "Flight to the Ford", for the challenge, but I was kind of planning it anyway, so it really did fit right in. Naw! Frodo and Pippin are just imagining it, LOL! snicker

Kitty	Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 3/14/2007
Frodo, I do think you may be getting very nearly as efficient as Sam! Well, that’s a compliment, if I ever saw one! It is so good to see that Frodo isn’t affected by the bad memories, or at least not much. Merry and Pippin are probably very glad he didn’t get a relapse at Weathertop; their fears weren’t completely unfounded, I suppose. And after he passed the Ford of Bruinen, too, without incident, I think they will be very reassured. Nice touch, btw, to have Glorfindel meet them and to escort them the last part of the way to Imladris, just like back then during the Quest. You do mean now I have to wait another month for more? pouts Author Reply: Of course it's a compliment! Bad memories are still bad memories--but they aren't flashbacks anymore, and they don't incapacitate him any more. Of course, Merry and Pippin would still be a little concerned--he's only just returned, and they haven't yet seen his reactions to these things. It just seemed right to have it be Glorfindel. And, yeah, we do. Next chapter is going to be a real challenge!

harrowcat	Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 3/14/2007
Oh! I want more! pouts petulently Meanie Dreamflower to make us wait G Author Reply: Well, I have to write in my challenge elements, and they aren't as easy as these were!

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