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With Hope by AfterEver	4 Review(s)
Angel	Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 5/2/2005
Wow I thought to beg for a follow-up to Last Hope and found this. Unfortunately for me, it is two-fold better than the last and have had to dab at the eyes a few times, sniff! Most especially involving Elladan. Ahh always my favourite twin my heart cannot help but break with his sorrow and losses and the act he puts up. Elrohir is so much fun :) though he surely ripples inside too. Asfaloth? How exciting! Am sooo happy for Glor, Elrond, everyone and especially Estel and Dan. Two years!!! I had thought it'd take longer but what a complete picture of the elves' grief! They were certain he would return and so soon! Yet mourned unrestrainedly like no tomorrow. How much more do they mourn their friends! sniff...oh Bugger...big KISS for Elladan lol I believe Gilraen and Elrond's relationship is hard to write, especially in these alone times when there's nothing to do and no one to occupy one's time with, but you've done it exceptionally well. Am liking Gilraen more and more, sniff! Dang it! :P Fingers crossed the boys bond on their excursion!!! and you update soon! :) Author Reply: Angel, Thanks so much for your reviews. I'm glad you've enjoyed the story (as with the last one), and I hope you keep having fun until the end. =)

grumpy	Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 7/29/2004
what a lovely chapter, with Elrond and Gilrean worrying over Estel's first overnight trip. Very nice of the twins to take him out. Loved the part about the measureing of Estel's whole body, so he does not figure out that is was a bow that he was getting. looking forward to more Author Reply: I'm looking forward to more too, as that will mean a final end to this years-long work in progress. ;-D Thanks!

Firnsarnien	Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 7/27/2004
Woo hoo! An update! Although for the life of me, I don't know why I didn't review the last chappy. I've read it! Ah well, I loved this chappy too, just as I did the last. There were so many wonderful moments. It seems at last, that Elladan has fallen for the charms of Aragorn, his heart's been captured. I can understand his reluctance to do so, but it was inevitable. And I laughed at this little line, "...never forget them there, though, or no one will thank you for the smell!" That was great! It's true too you know. When my son was little, he often left things on top of our wood heater. The one thing that stands out most in my mind, was his little yellow plastic school bus. By the time I figured out what that horrid smell was, the wheels had melted down to a puddle of goo and I could never scrape all that plastic off the heater either once it cooled! LOL Good thing Elladan didn't forget the gloves since Aragorn obviously did! LOL What a delight to watch Estel with his bow. I can only imagine the light in his eyes when Elladan and Elrohir present him with his quiver. I only wish we could see it. sigh Gilraen seems so sad all the time. I guess she grieves still for her husband, no? I don't think her heart will ever truly heal despite all Elrond may try to do for her. I'm glad they can offer each other comfort though. She is sad to see Arathorn slipping from Aragorn's memories and Elrond is sad to see his son's pain and anger over their mother's torment. Perhaps they understand each other more than they realize for it seems caring for Aragorn is giving them both cause for going on and perhaps in the long run, he will bring the light back into their lives. It seems he is already starting to do that with Elladan and Elrohir. I loved watching the relationship between those three grow and flourish. Can't wait for anther chappy! :) Author Reply: Firnsarnien, I've been inactive in the fandom and mostly off-line for the better part of this last year, but just wanted to thank you for your input, and say how happy it makes me to hear that others enjoy my work.

daw the minstrel	Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 7/25/2004
Estel is very lucky to be going with Elladan and Elrohir. It's a wonderful birthday present. And what he thinks of as fun is good training for his future life. I was interested in the little discussion at the end about when a boy, especially a future chieftain, would begin weapons training. Elrond is undoubtedly right that Estel's childhood is easier among Elves. I like the emotional connections you show among your various characters too. Author Reply: Thanks Daw, always glad to hear it from you!

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