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| Destiny's Child by Mirkwoodmaiden | 3 Review(s) |
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| Fimbrethil | Reviewed Chapter: 28 on 8/26/2025 |
| “She is a lady of great spirit who has had more placed upon her shoulders than is good for anyone, but I fear she is nearing a breaking point. I worry for her, my lord. I know that my King does not want her to fight.” “Then why was she trained then?” “Oh…now that, My Lord, is a long tale in the telling and it has shaped most of her life.” “If you are willing to tell; I am willing to listen and I sense that sleep will be elusive this night.” Gamhelm nodded and they made their way to sit where they would not be disturbed.” I never expected THAT conversation to happen. “The old woman knew she would marry and find happiness. Her visions were never wrong. She just hoped that that someone would realise what a treasure he would be getting. But that was still only in the future” He will when he meets her, as she grows on him. But even if he knows of her now, he probably isn’t thinking of her. I sincerely doubt he expects her to ride with her uncle and brother. But they will, in less than a month, and in that same amount of time all of this will be over. (Well, they will still have to rebuild, reproduce, etc.) Wow. What a vision. (Though true of course :). If she tells this to Éowyn that will definitely prompt her decision. So good thing she didn’t. Was Merry in there? “Holdlith came back to herself and tried to speak in a controlled voice. She instinctively knew she could not tell Éowyn all of what she had seen because it might alter her course and from what she saw it was very important that events happen as they did in her vision. But she had to tell her something. “I saw a battle raging. Rohirrim horse and scores of Orcs. But I do believe it will all go well in the end.” It will. Maybe the knowledge that the vision occurred will prompt Éowyn. Did I –?” Éowyn looked so hopeful. “I’m sorry, My dear.” She lied, “the vision did not reveal itself in that way. I could not see.” But she feared in her heart that Éowyn’s uncle would not survive the battle she saw and nobody deserves the knowledge of a loved one’s passing. “I could not say.” That much was at least was true. She truly could not say. Éowyn had to choose her own path and not allow visions to choose it for her.” Mmmm…she lost Théoden, but fell in love with Faramir. Possibly when she is in Gondor/Ithilien she will have less reminders of Théoden than if she were in Edoras. Regarding that, poor Éomer. And all by himself until Lothíriel comes. I would say he might be tired of living for years at a time each in Aldburg and Edoras, but he probably isn’t. Say to your brother: beyond the shadows we may meet again!” * Oh right. But not to Théoden…because they won’t… “At the mention of her brother tears filled her eyes. Tears of frustration. Éomer would never allow her to fight. That much was known. It would be done out of love, to protect her but he would cage her all the same.” Understandable. If I didn’t know that already :). But then he honors her choice to wed Faramir, leaving her cage (or at least that one) and I don’t think it was a solely status/friendship reasoning. At least I hope so. Wow, this review went way longer then I meant. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 28 on 7/3/2025 |
| Farewell.”* he ended softly. As he spoke, Éowyn could only hear the sound of a key turning on a lock. What a beautiful and moving chapter. Author Reply: Shirebound! Thanks! It wasn't an easy chapter to write. Neither I or Aragorn relished breaking Eowyn's heart... The cage she thinks is closing. Very hard time for her. Thanks for writing! (((hugs))) MM | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 28 on 7/2/2025 |
| MM! Another lovely chapter! Hurrah! This was something I'd never thought of before, that deep down, he didn't want to take others on that Path: He looked at his companions knowing with regret that none of them would be staying. No words would shift them from their appointed path, to follow him. “But I shall take the Paths of the Dead, alone if need be.” He voiced these last words hopelessly for none would forsake him. Does he have a foretelling of the deaths that lie beyond that door, even as Halbarad describes for himself? Éowyn stores away Aragorn's mention of Rivendell (and his unspoken thoughts of Arwen) for future reference. I wonder what she'll be thinking when she first sees Arwen? (I think I remember from your other stories that they become good friends!) So many were watching out for his daughter. I so love the fierce and dedicated loyalty Éowyn inspires in her people. And the conversation between Gamhelm and Aragorn fits perfectly, IMO! It seems that Gamhelm's filling in of the background will be invaluable when the time comes for her healing of the Black Breath. She was so tired of it all ... [she] looked for a chair so that her old friend could be more comfortable. So characteristic! Even in her exhaustion, she's looking out for others (and not looking out for herself; it's a good thing that others are looking out for her!). She just hoped that that someone would realise what a treasure he would be getting. Oh! Oh, yes. I have to say, the Faramir/Éowyn fanfics I've read in the last few months (including yours) have done an excellent job of showing Faramir's realisation of Éowyn's inestimable worth. Oh, poor Holdlith! To have such a vision! But I'm glad for the hopeful ending where she sees Faramir. Does she ever get to meet him? Éowyn had to choose her own path and not allow visions to choose it for her. Indeed. What a difficult moment for both of them, when she begs to accompany him and he must refuse her. Is it possible that his perspective helps him out here...? He's in his late 80s, and Éowyn is in her early 20s, I think? And I also wonder if he had to fend off other young women during the 60-some years when he was travelling all over Middle-earth, even under different names? ...but I think Éowyn is too young and inexperienced to understand, even if he tried to offer more of an explanation than he did in the book (and this chapter). You've done a wonderful job of weaving the dialogue from the book into this chapter! I'm looking forward to seeing more of what happens through Éowyn's eyes... and, of course, Merry (my favourite hobbit!) will also be a part of the upcoming chapters since he will also be left behind and will want to "follow like a hound"! So I'm looking forward to seeing their conspiracy play out, and at what point Merry will realise that Dernhelm is Éowyn. (I think you might have mentioned it earlier, but I can't recall for sure.) (((hugs))) Lin Author Reply: Lin! Hello! So Glad you liked it!! I do think that Aragorn would per that he could take the path alone and not endanger those that he loves, but those that love him won't let travel this path alone. If I retained the ability to write angst like I used to then possibly some would die or perhaps come to close to it but I just can't do it anymore. Rest assured no more than those that already die will die. Yeah...Eowyn is putting the Rivendell comment in the back of her mind as sheer out of sheer self-preservation. She really can't think of what that means right now. And Yes they do become friends, close friends, but that also after Eowyn has met and fallen in love with Faramir. She is happy within herself. Must dash! (((hugs))) MM Author Reply: Part II, I was falling asleep last night and couldn't properly finish my response. So here I am next morning. I am going to rewrite portions "Leaving Home; Coming Home" which is about Faramir and Eowyn's wedding and when in my timeline Eomer meets Lothiriel with characters that didn't exist yet such as Gamhelm, Gamwen, Holdlith and Halaf and his family. They didn't exist when I wrote "Leaving Home," but they have become very important in Eowyn's life and I really feel they need to be in "Leaving home" So at some point I feel they will meet. Aragorn's heart belongs to Arwen. And yes I'm sure he has had fend off the occasional ardent village lass! LOL! In reading the explanation he gives Eowyn about her Uncle and brother you can read into it that he is tempted by her spirit but falls back on he can't because he almost would if he could. "You've done a wonderful job of weaving the dialogue from the book into this chapter!" The weaving wasn't easy. I used it only when I absolutely had to. Thanks though! I'm glad it reads well. To answer your question, Merry will know pretty quick that it is Eowyn and they will willing co-conspirators for the entire journey. Glad you liked it! It wasn't easy to write! Onwards!! (((hugs))) MM | |