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Lost  by FirstMate 12 Review(s)
LizReviewed Chapter: 13 on 5/12/2004
Hi!

I'm just dropping by to remind you that you promised me you'd finish the story...I know, perfection takes time; I'm just impatient. :0)

I was re-reading the story while in wait for the conclusion and I can't believe Elladan isn't the slightest bit ticked that if Elrohir had listened to him in the first place, none of this would have happened. He was right! Elrohir should have taken a different horse! When the twins get reunited (again), I hope Elladan gets to say I told you so!

If any of your muses need a good kick 'cause their acting up, please let me know and I'll be happy to help the situation. Anything to get an update. I'm dying without any closure...you write too well.

Author Reply: Sigh. Thank you SOOO much for your review. It came at a point when I hadn't even thought of my story for weeks as things have just been too busy. Hearing from you made me quite happy, since it indicated that my poor little story hadn't been forgotten and there are still folks out there who want to see what happens next. Anyway, if you do have any influence over my muses, please send them home. They weren't just acting up, they ran away! BTW...you are right, if Elrohir had listened to Elladan, things would have turned out much differently. Of course, the bad elves were determined to get him (explanation in the next chapter), so they would probably have just found some other place and time. I'm not sure how Elladan will react. He definitely could say "I told you so," but initially he's going to just be grateful to get his brother back. Hmmmm....

ValkrieCrowReviewed Chapter: 13 on 4/12/2004
Wow...just...wow. Well, I certainly wasn't expecting that! I can't wait for the next update! (You might be happy to know that I will not sick my demon dog after you.....yet.)

Author Reply: Yipes...I sense your demon dog nipping at my heels. I have been SO slow about updating. I AM working on the next chapter, though. Really. Maybe you can convince the pup to give me one more chance, huh? Thanks for the review and making me smile!

hisielomeReviewed Chapter: 13 on 3/31/2004
Wow! I have just finished reading the 13 chapters. Well done. Great flow and character development. By the way, I guess some elves just don't care about the kinslayings. I liked the different points of view. Please continue.

Author Reply: All 13 chapters at once? Good grief! It's actually novel-length at this point, so it must have taken you awhile. I'm so glad you found the story and enjoyed it so far. I've been working (SLOWLY) on the next chapter and should have it up in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for your review!

fael bainReviewed Chapter: 13 on 3/29/2004
Thought I'll leave some encouragement on this site as well..as always, can't wait for the next one, although I'm a bit nervous about the whole Elves being bad thing! ;)

Author Reply: Thank you, my dear, for the encouragement. I can certainly use it! Was too busy over the past months to write, but just recently started back up again. I've written the explanation for the 'bad elves,' and hope you'll think that it fits. Thanks again for the encouraging words!

ArquenReviewed Chapter: 13 on 3/25/2004
Yes! A new chapter! Really enjoyed this one. Please don't leaving us all hanging on the cliff for too long...our fingers will get too tired! I was expecting a bit of a stronger response from Elrond when Elladan attacked his relationship with Elros, but I really did feel for Elladan.

Author Reply: Okay, I've been terrible about doing anything with fan fiction recently, writing, reviewing, or answering other's reviews. I'm really sorry. Anyway, I hope you're not still on that cliff. I imagine after awhile you just sighed in disgust at having to wait, pulled yourself up over the edge, and walked away. I've been working on the next chapter off and on. Finished the first half almost immediately and then had a long spell when I didn't even have time to think about it. Just recently started writing again. Not sure when I'll get it up, but I will eventually. Thanks for reviewing!

daw the minstrelReviewed Chapter: 13 on 3/22/2004
It took me a while to pick up the thread of this story again, but then I was so glad I did! You write Elladan's pain and anguish so well. I can really see him blaming himself and punishing himself by shutting himself off from all comfort. Elrond is such a good father. The ending of this chapter left me really worried for Elrohir.

Author Reply: I'm so glad I didn't lose you as a reader after taking too long to update. You are so awesome at updating quickly and here I took over two months for this last chapter...ugh! Elladan was the focus of this last chapter but I really had a hard time figuring him out. Originally, I wrote him absolutely furious with his father and Galadriel and generally being upset with everyone, but I had to change the chapter since it didn't feel right. I think he'd be more likely to see all the things he could have done to prevent the tragedy and blame himself instead...poor fellow. Elrohir is in a bit of a pickle at the moment and will need to be strong to get himself out of it, but I have a feeling that he'll manage quite nicely!

NilmandraReviewed Chapter: 13 on 3/22/2004
The treachery lies within Imladris? Oh, that does cast a rather evil light on things. That means, perhaps, that Elrohir is hidden nearby, or worse, has been returned to the same place he was found before. I hope someone has thought to look there.

Elladan's grief and anger are tangible, and it is sad to think that he would fade without his twin. My heart is aching for poor Elrohir right now.

Author Reply: Hmmm...I don't think anyone knows where Elrohir was found before. At least, I don't believe I've said they did. Dwarves found him and sold him to humans and neither of those groups would have told the elves. But yes, the treachery does lie within Imladris itself--the ultimate betrayal. I'm trying to imagine just what Elrond is going to think and do once he realizes that all this heartache was caused by some of his own people. I would NOT want to be one of those bad elves when he finds out! I feel sorry for Elrohir, too, right now, but actually feel worse for Elladan at the moment. I suppose that's because I had to try to get into Elladan's head for this last chapter, but the next one will focus on Elrohir. Thanks for the review!

LossenchristalReviewed Chapter: 13 on 3/22/2004
AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! I finally find an update on one of my favorite stories, I eagerly read it, and then I am left hanging off this cliff! *Tries to grip a little tighter with her fingers* Well, at least the ending suggests that Elrohir did not totally run away by himself, but is being held captive! That is better in my mind. Poor Elladan though.. don't torture him too much longer!:)I'm glad he sort of made up with Elrond before he left.:) All in all, another great chapter! I hope the next one will be soon...???:)
Thanks!
Namarië,
~Lossenchristal

Author Reply: Uhm...didn't start out to write two cliffies in a row. Usually I alternate happy and sad endings, but it just didn't fit in with the flow of the story. Poor Elladan has to linger on feeling guilty and sad for at least one more chapter (he won't be in the next one at all...he's out working the treaty with the dwarves). I'll be nice to him in the end, though...really! Thanks for the review and I will really try to get the next chapter up soon (or at least sooner than I did the last one!)

paranoidangelReviewed Chapter: 13 on 3/22/2004
Oh poor Elrond, I think he needs a hug as well. I can't help feeling something important is going to happen now, but I'm very much enjoying the angst.

Author Reply: Well, I made sure he got a hug there at the end--Elladan ran back to give his dad a quick hug before he left. Well, something important will be happening soon...basically wrapping up the whole story and answering all the lingering questions. I'm glad you're enjoying the story and thanks for the review!

Jay of LasgalenReviewed Chapter: 13 on 3/22/2004
An update at last! But poor Elladan, how he must be suffering to have lost his twin again - and for good this time, he thinks.

I was wondering at the end of the last chapter if it was really Elrohir who had hit him, or one of the elves who had come from Lothlorien who'd been one of the original attackers. Then I thought it must have been Elrohir after all, and how far gone he must be to attack his brother. Now I'm wondering again - and also whether Elrohir's distrust of horses is not about the horses themselves, but the grooms instead! What are they up to, why do they have a grudge, and *how* could they do this to someone who is supposed to be a friend?

Please don't leave the next update so long!


Jay

Author Reply: Hey Jay! Yeah...an update at last. Shame on me for taking so long! Elladan is having a bad time of it right now. He wants to be strong, but is feeling terribly lost himself. To lose Elrohir is bad enough, but to feel that it is his fault makes it even worse. Poor fellow...and they won't even be reunited in the next chapter...I feel so mean. Kalen and company do have a lot to answer for. They feel justified in their actions, but have really crossed the line. I have a feeling Elrond is going to be looking for a new head groom fairly soon!

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