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| Serious Trouble by The Karenator | 15 Review(s) |
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| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 4/26/2005 |
| I was rereading chunks of this - and, do you know, I think I love Daeron and Legolas (and their families) even more here for have read more about them in Good Enough. In fact, I don't want you to finish the story - please make sure you have chapter one of whatever follow-up you choose completed before you finish GE - I need exposure to Daeron's sense of humour to keep me sane. Author Reply: Rereading this? Gosh, I don't know what to say. Thank you! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it a second time. In 'Serious Trouble' we only get Daeron's POV, so it's a pretty one-sided tale. :>) I had fun getting into everyone else's heads in 'Good Enough' to see what they were thinking. I do have a one-shot deal that I've written that I'm thinking of posting. I wrote it to get to know Daeron and Seregon's father. I'm not sure exactly what I'll work on next. I have some ideas and outlines jotted down. Hopefully, I won't be as slow in getting the next story written as I was with GE. Thank you so much for your support. I can't tell you how much it means to me. Karen | |
| moonshine(moonshine44 on ff.n) | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/29/2005 |
| Wow, that was really sweet. I love this story. You did a wonderful job on it. Author Reply: Thanks you, moonshine. I'm so glad you enjoyed Legolas and Daeron's adventure. And I'm particularly pleased to see you over here at SoA. This is my favorite place to read and post, and I'm so happy to share it with you. You might come here often, but this is the first time I've bumped into you. Welcome! It was really sweet of you to read this older story. I had a great time writing it and as you know, I still enjoy these characters. Thank you again for reading and reviewing. I hope to hear from you again. Karen | |
| lmw | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/17/2005 |
| I'm glad I found this. This was an excellent story! I love 'young legolas' stories, and this one, being told from another point of view , was very interesting. I liked the spider memory. The interaction between the 'boys' and the elleth was priceless. This story shows real family love ( for ficticious elves!) and caring. Age difference may appear to put distance between siblings, but trouble sure brings them closer. I really enjoyed your depiction of that. Well done. Author Reply: Thank you, Imw. What a nice surprise to get a review for an older story. I like young Legolas stories too. Since so many have been done and many done so well, I attempted to find a different way to see Mirkwood and her ruling family. Daeron was born in order to give me a different 'eye' with which to peek into the palace and the realm. I'm very pleased that you saw the 'love' in this family. I can't help but believe that Legolas was raised with a lot of love and careful attention. The Legolas of the Fellowship had all the qualities of a secure person. He had been well loved. Thanks again. I can't tell you how pleased I was to get your review. You've made my day. Karen | |
| Leaward | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 3/6/2005 |
| "Oh no!" I moaned softly. "We are in serious trouble." LOL, what an excellent way to end it! Thanks for an excellent, and inspiring, read, Karenator! Author Reply: No, thank you. I can't believe you read this whole thing in one sitting. Really, that's above and beyond the call of duty. Rangers are made of sturdy stuff! I can't tell you how much I appreciate you taking the time to read and then to review each chapter. Well, that was a doubly nice treat for me. Thanks again. You've made my day. Karen | |
| HisieLome | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 5/18/2004 |
| Milady, The photo was most appreciated. I can hardly wait for the next tale...Daeron and Legolas are quite wonderful. I know that once your muse is inspired, the tale will be worth it... Thanks again, Minna Sedh. Hisie Lome Author Reply: Fair One, How it pleases my cold heart that you enjoyed the snapshot. It is the stuff dreams are made of, is it not? I puttered around for a bit this morning on the next tale, but alas, the duty of daily life has called me away for most of the day. Perhaps later tonight I'll get back to it. Thanks again for all your support and kind words. Soon, Fair One, soon. :>) Karen | |
| Firnsarnien | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 5/16/2004 |
| OMG! That was just GRAND! I loved it! Every last word! I'm only sorry that it had to end! Surely, you've plans for another story? I loved the way you gave Legolas the beginnings of the same power Thranduil has. And I like how he and Daeron tried to figure out why he felt that way about Erelas. Oh, the way they were scared that the men were being held in the palace, even if it was in the caverns! Though their fear may have been somewhat irrational to the adults, I'm glad you had Thranduil trying to ease the fears of his nephew and son. That was very sweet and touching! And wow...he even had two of his fifteen guarding them. I loved that. It shows how much he values them above all else! LOL Daeron's fear that night was too cute! I loved how he rushed out into the corridor when the log fell and then tried to calmy explain his reason for doing so to his guard! I love how he and Legolas are trying so hard to be grown up while they are yet Elfings! It's adorable! *sigh* And Seregon...you've got me crushing on him...seriously! Aldamir too! And Erelas! Whew, I'm glad Erelas is getting better! LOL I got wonderful little heart pangs and toe curls when Seregon picked Daeron up in the corridor then put him to bed. I love how he got Ion for his little brother without comment and stayed with Daeron till he fell asleep. *sigh* So beautiful! It would be interesting you know, to get a story from Seregon's point of view too! That way, you'd still stay true to the whole concept of telling these stories from the cousin's points of view. Think about it, I think it would be great! ;) And if it'll help, I'll even get on my knees and beg! :) "Oh no!" I moaned softly. "We are in serious trouble." I loved this line! Absolutely perfect! I've always thought it interesting to see where, in a movie, the title of the movie would be uttered by an actor and by which actor it would be stated. And I've got to say, in this story, the title couldn't have been uttered by a more perfect Elfling! Wonderful way to wrap this up! And get us all laughing! LOL :) I sure hope you write more of these stories! I've grown to really love Daeron and his relationship with his brother, and of course with Legolas and his brothers! You've created wonderful OC and not many can do that well! So take a bow, after this story, you sure deserve it! :) Here's to more stories from you, hopefully! :) *fingers crossed* Author Reply: What a great review! I'm so happy you liked this last installment. It seemed to me as I read the books and especially as I watched the movies, that Legolas had a sixth sense about the movement of the orcs and the shadow in general. I'm not sure if all Elves were so attuned to the creeping evil, but it makes sense to me that Thranduil would be particularly aware of the realm and that his sons would share his ability to sense the well-being of the forest. Legolas is just beginning to recognize this ability and doesn't quite know what to make of it yet. I'm not sure if he truly sensed that something was going to happen to Erelas, or if he merely felt the first stirring of his connection to the woods and thought of Erelas, and his brother's wounds were just coincidence. At any rate, he was quite puzzled by the whole thing. Thranduil does value the little guys, and I think he chose the warriors he did, because he knows he can trust them without question. Even though the little guys think they've really grown up, I think they were glad to have the guards. And the scene in the corridor with Ohtar was one of my favorite scenes to write. I'm so glad you liked it. Well, I could probably seriously crush on 'Serious' Seregon, too. He's been battling his own demons for so long, he'd lost touch with Daeron. Now that they have grown closer, I think he really enjoys the little mite and wants to ease his fears. And if you can't cuddle with Seregon, at least one can always turn to a ragged, stuffed horse for comfort. I think we both know which one I would chose. :>)And I really like the idea of writing from Seregon's perspective. I'll file that away for future reference. I'm beginning to putter around with a new tale. What little I've written, I've done in third person, but I don't think Daeron's going to allow that. He's been raising a ruckus! It looks like I'm going to have to start over. But, I'll do my best to not take too long. Thank you so much for all your fun and thoughtful reviews. You have really made this journey worthwhile for me. Karen | |
| Kitt of Lindon | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 5/16/2004 |
| It shocked me a bit that they had captured some of the men and they were actually in their home. I do not blame Daeron and Legolas for being frightened. (Personally, I would not have slept a wink.) Oh, and Erelas recovering gladens me! I am a bit sad this had to end. Ah, but it was such a good ending. (How serious of trouble, I wonder?) Author Reply: I think I would have been a little unnerved by the men being held in the same place I was, too. If, and that's an 'if', Thranduil had dungeons, then they must have been in the lower levels of the Stronghold. In The Hobbit, Bilbo and company were held below and escaped with the wine barrels. Without creating a whole new place as a prison--which I don't think the Elves would have had as a rule--then the logical place to imprison the men was down below. I imagine that the men were secured quite far away from the living quarters. But like you, I would not have slept a wink either. Erelas is going to be fine. It's a dangerous job out in the forest. It's probably not his first wound and most likely not his last. But, he's a trooper! Thank you for all your reviews. I'm so glad you enjoyed the story. It was fun for me to write and to post. Such wonderful reviews, such as yourself, make it all worthwhile. Thanks again, Karen | |
| Hisie Lome | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 5/16/2004 |
| Milady Karen, Truly you have a gilded touch with this tale. The innocence of children is quite well illustrated in their hopes for the frog's further comforts and the "healthy respect" for the guards. I loved how all strived to help the elflings feel more at ease. Ion was such a lovely touch. If only the King could understand the sweetness of the lordlings attempts at fellowship with members of the forest….Mayhap, his ire would not be so deep. This has been such as lovely tale. Tis a pity that it has ended. As always, I look forward to more. I most humbly apologize for my most recent error in judgment. I was only concerned for your health and well being. When one dwells too much on the problems of the realm, it is only to be expected! Forgive me my familiarity, one must keep up her strength and resolve, Milady. Yet, the fair countenance of the elder Thranduilion leads me to distraction. The stars, you say… Ah, to cast yon gaze skyward. Thank the Valar! You are most assuredly correct that the realm will stay safe because of such warriors. Karen your fine gifts will forever be treasured. If only I had been so forthright and took such an opportunity as you yourself . Again, I look to you in wisdom. Minna Sedh, Hisie Lome Author Reply: Hail, Fair Hisie, I think the little guys are still quite innocent despite their recent run-in with the men. But they are at that odd juncture of moving to the next step toward adulthood...the terrible teens or thirties for an elf, I suppose. Still, they're young enough to really get into whether a frog is warm or not. I'm not sure the good king stopped to consider how 'in touch with the woodlands' the little scamps were when Kermit took a stroll across the banquet table. As the Ranger Meckinock said, "It was the return of The Throbbing Vein'. Thranduil probably had a throbbing headache, too. Maybe Lalaith will know what to do to ease the king's discomfort. ;>) Oh, dear child. There is no need for apologies. How could you have known I was slyly watching the fair elder Thranduilion through the lens of my Pentax? I trust you enjoyed the snapshot I sent? Just remember when opening any of daw's stories...it's always a Kodak moment. :>) (Just in case daw reads this, let me say that it 'is' an inside joke and one that is very complimentary to your Ithilden!) *Tugs at collar. Is the air conditioner on in this place?* Thanks you Hisie Lome for all your fine reviews. I have truly enjoyed hearing from you and reading your notes. It's been such fun for me. I'm so glad you enjoyed the tale. Keep in touch! Karen | |
| fliewatuet | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 5/16/2004 |
| I know that it is a bit late for delurking now that the story is finished, but I'd like to let you know just how much I enjoyed it. First of all, I loved the combination of humour and drama, very well done. Then I loved the tone of it. You did a marvellous job at telling it from the perspective of a child both in tone and in Daeron's unique perception of the adult world around him. Not to mention Daeron's still very child-like fears -- I had a hard time keeping a straight face when reading the deamon-beneath-the-bed bit and the resulting encounter with Ohtar outside his chambers -- though, of course, Daeron sees himself as quite grown up. fliewatuet Author Reply: Goodness, no! It's never too late for such a nice review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. I have a lot of experience with little male units, but I never know if I have captured the 'kid' without losing the 'elf'. I really appreciate your words of encouragement. My favorite scene to write was the one with Ohtar and Daeron. I have to admit, I would probably be just as nervous as Daeron if I knew the 'bad guys' were being held right under my feet. I so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks again, fliewatuet. Delurk anytime. :>) Karen | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 7 on 5/16/2004 |
| You are reminding me of the time I brought a salamander inside the house. I don't recall my mother enjoyed it crawling its way around the kitchen either. I don't recall bringing a frog in the house, alhtough I did find other uses for them. There are great ways to torment brothers - although, I suppose Ereleas, Sergeon and Aldamir would not be the least put off. It was fun to see the elflings being guarded - having the 'prison' located in your home did have to be a scary thing. On residencey, we stayed in what amounted to dormitories on the top wing of a mental hospital. The locked ward for dangerous patients was not far away, and having been tossed against the wall by a male patient one day, I wasn't too thrilled knowing he was in the building I was sleeping in! Those men likely went home more scared of elves than they started! Good thing, too. I also liked how Legolas could sense the forest. Author Reply: LOL! I think you would fit right in with these budding Steve Irwin wannabes. Nilmandra/salamander...it has a certain ring to it. It 'would' be a little strange to have the local pokey in your basement. It would certainly unnerve me. I did my time in a psych ward, too...no, I was not the patient. While I felt for the people there, it could be a bit daunting. Luckily, I was never smashed by one of the patients...but don't think I didn't keep my distance! I think you're right about the men going home with a whole new view of Elves. A healthy respect, as Daeron would say. Thanks for your reviews and for your support, Nilmandra. I really do appreciate it. Karen | |