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The Golden Bell of Greenleaf by lwarren	176 Review(s)
rick	Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 10/2/2011
This is a very good story & I enjoyed it very much. Thanks for writing. I do have a question - Aragorn interrupted. “Ai! Legolas, you are the most exasperating being I have ever met! And that includes wizards, dwarves, and Balrog-slayers!” Ok, what did Glorfindel do to exasperate Aragorn so thoroughly? Sounds like another story to me - I'd love to read it if you ever get it written! Thanks again.

lyncarol333	Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 1/6/2007
Once upon a time i started reading this fic on the aragorn/legolas group (early 2004) i think you posted three chapters then stopped. by this time i had fallen in love with fic, was rather disappointed when you stopped. over the years i wondered what happened to it, and somehow in late 2006 i found that you were posting it here, (and to say i was delighted was an understatment, if i remember correctly i jumped around my apartment like an idiot). this is a truly wonderful story, even if it did make me cry. thankyou for shareing it, and i hope you write more fics soon. i hope you had a lovely christmas and new year. Lyn Author Reply: Lyn, I almost cried when I got this review from you. I will never forget beginning to post this story with the MC group...and having to stop because my school blocked everyone's emails from any kind of on-line group participation...my disappointment was extreme (it felt as if I had been exiled!). It was quite awhile before I got my courage up to post it here, but I did. I was recently able to rejoin the aragorn-legolas group and am enjoying the interaction once more. That you remembered my story is amazing to me, and I am so glad you enjoyed it! It expanded a LOT from that original idea of 7 or so chapters, as you can see! LOL Thank you, Lyn, you have made my day! I have been waffling-wavering over the next story in this same story arc that I want to post - you have inspired me to get going!!!! Thank you for taking the time to review and I hope that you, too, had a wonderful Christmas and that your New Year will be happy and prosperous! Linda

Silivren Tinu	Reviewed Chapter: 17 on 12/30/2006
""Ye’ve been the magic in this world. When ye finally leave us completely, we’ll be hard put to preserve the memory of that magic.” He bowed his white head, the sadness apparent. “It is my prayer and hope that we’ll be able to keep a measure of it alive…and my fear that several generations from now, it will be lost.” " sniff So very true! I wish I wouldn't be part of one of those "several generations from now"! A world without elves can be a sad thing indeed. Not that they would fit in with the modern world at all. sigh Living in Middle-earth, I'd have done everything to convince the elves to stay, too. It seems Legolas and Aravir's roles have been reversed. g Now Legolas is the one who copes better with the longing - and of course he immediately had to blame himself for Aravir's plight. groans Good that Aragorn was there to talk him out of it! I loved Legolas' realization that the Song is not limited to the blessed Realm and that he is a part of that song whereever he is. I liked him joining into Aravir's song with his own joyful one, and it was sweet to see him take care of Aravir. I also loved Aragorn having to take care of three worried horses. g Poor Thalion, now he finally has something to worry about, too. The elves and the horses playing together must have been a sight to behold. sigh There was a lot of depth and thoughtfulness in this chapter - I loved it! :) Author Reply: Hello Tinu! Well, I didn't mean for this chapter to be deep - but...I'm kinda pleased it came out that way! ;-) I was looking for a way for Arador to get his point across that the elves may have kept themselves apart from men, but they had a lot of influence and were still needed. The tidal pool led into his musings on elves and their leaving, so I guess it worked. Legolas, of course, blamed himself for Aravir (he's SO responsible!), but I'm of the belief that nothing ever happens by accident and that Aravir is necessary for Legolas over the next years. As for the horses, they had fun in the surf and are glad you appreciated the picture! :-) Thank you for taking the time to read and review, Almut! I do so enjoy each of them! Linda

Silivren Tinu	Reviewed Chapter: 16 on 12/30/2006
Well, that went far better than I expected - apart from the last words! I would definitely count that as a cliffie, too! Oh dear, I hope poor Aravir hasn't fallen prey to the sea-longing as well, but it really sounds like it. I absolutely refuse to let him sail! grabs elf and ties him to Middle-earth I liked Thalion's agitation on behalf of the mare! In the beginning of the chapter I was quite worried about Legolas, and I guess I wasn't the only one. ;-) It was so sweet that Legolas was able to think of Raen and Calen and let them ride Arod in spite of his problems. I loved that Aragorn and Aravir were not fooled by Legolas' behaviour at all. "his expression an interesting combination of irritated exasperation and fond worry" - grins If you don't mind me running around in your story with a camera I think I'll have to take another snapshot. I liked Aravir sharing that detail about Legolas' hands, though he will probably end up being thrown into a lake because of it. g I really would like to go to Linhir on vacation. SIGH Poor Arador, I don't think he would survive having Thoron as a neighbour! Your description of the meal really made me HUNGRY! LOL, I loved the "sudden attack of pipe-longing" - comment. I think I have sea-longing now, too. I'd LOVE to be there, it seems to be a wonderful place! And it seems Legolas has finally found his peace. It would be quite reassuring, if I would not have to worry about Aravir now. grumbles WOnderful chapter, as usual! :) Author Reply: Hey Tinu! Our poor Legolas! He may be learning to deal with the sea's call, but I think it will plague him til he sails...just not to the point of fading if he DOESN'T heed the call. Aravir and he will make an interesting pair - but at least neither of them will suffer alone. Aravir and Aragorn - the elf really wants the man to understand Legolas and his attempts to hide his difficulties. Of course, Aragorn knows the elf does this, but Aravir wanted to give him more clues to help him read Legolas even more accurately. (Give up, O Prince, your friends are on to you! LOL) I'm glad you liked Linhir - I wanted it pretty, altho someone pointed out you can't beat the fishy smell in a place like that! g Yes, we'll both worry about Aravir...and when he gets back to Ithilien, well, there will be others to give him heck about taking the chance of going near the sea! vbg Thank you, my friend, for taking the time again to review. It is very much appreciated! Linda

Silivren Tinu	Reviewed Chapter: 15 on 12/29/2006
breathes a sigh of relief I knew Aragorn would save him! I had to read that without looking, I would definitely be the wrong person to become a healer. g I'm quite happy for Erelas, Arador and Laurelin. I had to chuckle at Legolas 'grabbing' Aragorn just after the man had dismounted, the elf was obviously just as impatient as I was. ;-) I like how warmly and lovingly Aragorn treats them all, he's really the perfect healer. “Jarrod, should you hear a loud splash, be prepared to come fish one of us out of the lake!” - LOL, Aragorn obviously expected the conversation to take a turn for the worse! I loved your description of the lake and the stars and the horses and Legolas lying in the grass with Aragorn sitting beside him - it's so peaceful. sigh I also loved their conversation - it is wonderful that Legolas is finally able to confide in his friends and talk about his perceived 'weakness'. It was a VERY good thing that they came after him. “I understand, AT LAST, that I need help." - gasp thud Sorry, I fainted. Did he REALLY say that?! faints again Hm, I think I'll throw something at that infuriating elf, too. throws pillow Weak, indeed! shakes head LOL, I liked Erelas' way of waking up! In his place, I would have almost fainted as well. g Hm, I can't help noticing that somehow Legolas tends to end up receiving the full attention of the FEMALE children. Hehe. Elena is so sweet with her flowers for Aragorn and Legolas, though I'm beginning to believe that someone will end up in the lake after all. ;-) I also liked the conversation between Legolas and Arador. It makes a lot of sense that they all have some Elvish blood in them, and I think it was a good thing for Legolas to talk about the sea-longing and his dream and hear Arador's thoughts about it. I'm also glad that Aravir knows about the dream now, too. Poor Aragorn - he must be so happy to be awoken like that, and for hearing such news. g "the King of Gondor looking up at him like a rumpled, disgruntled owl." - LOL, I loved that description! Can I take a snapshot? giggle I have a feeling poor Aragorn won't sleep too well for the rest of the night. LOVED it! :) Author Reply: This was a fun chapter to write, after the tension of the previous two - and I like it when Aragorn gets his healing act going...the hands of the King are the hands of a healer...I LOVE that! Of course, then there's his elf friend to deal with..that stubborn fellow! But Legolas is coming to some deep understanding about himself here - he can't do this alone and he's NOT alone! Arador will provide some deeper insight still later on - he's a very astute man, is Arador! Aragorn the owl - such an endearing picture! LOL I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter, Tinu - thank you again for taking the time to let me know your thoughts! Linda

Silivren Tinu	Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 12/29/2006
HA! Now that's the perfect time for Aragorn to arrive, I've really begun to worry for Erelas! drags Aragorn from his horse and to Erelas' side I only hope he will have a better idea how to heal that wound. It seems Aravir and Aragorn have both saved lives by refusing to be left behind. ;-) Legolas' re-awakened sea-longing also makes me glad that Aravir came along - I do not know how he would have been able to cope with having to treat Erelas and coping with the sea-longing... besides, Raen would most probably be dead then. Well, I guess I'll better stop thinking about it. So Thalion is wooing the mare, hm? g They will undoubtedly make a beutiful pair, if she's interested. I like the donkey, btw. ;-) Aravir coming back with the entire family in tow was funny - I think it was good for Erelas and Raen to have such normalcy (or the normal madness) around them. As always, I enjoyed how you have the humans interact with the elves, and how they reacted to seeing Aravir and hearing Legolas' song. I would like to hear him sing, too, sea-longing or not. sigh Aravir's and the horses' worry for Legolas is sweet. Another wonderful chapter! :) P.S. It seems you've been very busy answering reviews! ;-) You know, we should probably really try to tie the elf up - it's really difficult to think of another way to keep him safe! And you are right, we certainly share the same sense of humour. g Author Reply: Aragorn made quite the entrance, didn't he? Oh well, he IS a king and all...and I'm glad that Aravir disobeyed orders, too - it totally went against his nature...but he never counted on becoming friends with his Prince. I had lots of fun with this human family - they pretty much introduced themselves and insisted on being heard! We will be seeing more of them in the future - and of Thalion's further efforts with the lovely, but unimpressed mare! LOL I try to keep up, Almut, I really do - and you are too kind to review so much. I really do appreciate you! Thanks again!!! Linda

Silivren Tinu	Reviewed Chapter: 13 on 12/28/2006
It was really a good thing Aravir was there to help! Poor Raenor and Erelas, though I guess they were really lucky all in all. I loved Legolas' reaction to Aravir's disobedience. Hehe, now Aravir will have to get used to acting and speaking like a friend. I'm glad very glad about the words Gimli said to him! Well, I believe Calen will have to wait a while longer. ;-) At least he has lost neither a brother nor a father until now. I hope you don't tire of hearing it, but I loved this chapter! g Author Reply: I don't think I realized it when I started this story, but one of the goals has turned out to be developing a friendship between Aravir and Legolas. He really needs a friend who he doesn't have to watch age and eventually die. Aravir, however, has been a tough nut...er, elf to crack! He's very much the Wood-elf and not of the noble Sindarin crowd...he serves his King...he is very much a rule-follower...an incomparable warrior...but stiff, very stiff! Legolas is out to loosen him up some! LOL Calen, meanwhile, is headed for the meeting of a lifetime. Soon, very soon! I'm so glad you're enjoying the story, Tinu! Linda

Silivren Tinu	Reviewed Chapter: 12 on 12/28/2006
huggles Aravir and Aragorn I really love the both of them! I think it's really the right decision not to obey orders or heed Legolas' wishes this time, if only for the sake of my peace of mind (and theirs). ;-) Poor Aravir, what he has lived through as a child must have been terrible, and it explains his love for Thranduil and his son very well. I liked his memories of Thranduil entrusting Legolas' life to him. “Now I am trusting you with my heart – the life of my son.” - That was so sweet! I was grinning madly when Aravir stumbled across Aragorn before the gates of Minas Tirith. I hope Aragorn will be able to join Aravir - the more, the better. You never know what kind of trouble a certain elf will manage to get into. “I do not understand what the attraction is" - snorts Of course, a golden prince on a golden horse is completely unobtrusive. I'm glad Aravir and Arod were able to catch up to him so quickly. ;-) I liked Caldor and the story how Legolas saved his father. It is incredible how many lives Legolas has touched and influenced over time, and all in a positive way. I think his life is more precious to a lot of people than he himself realizes. :) Uh-oh... and there's the trouble! I hope he'll be able to save the two of them, preferably without getting into trouble himself! I enjoyed this chapter from beginning to end! :) Author Reply: Hello again! You ARE having a marathon reading session today! As for Aravir's past, I would consider him as perhaps a foster son to Thranduil and his queen. He and his sister, cousin, and friends were raised in the palace by the King and Queen long before Legolas was born. He loves Thranduil as a father AND as his liege lord. As for Aragorn, he can't leave right away, but if at all possible, you know he'll follow. (Wasn't that funny about the proposals thrown Legolas' way on the road - I just had to throw that in! LOL) Caldor just kind of snuck in - just another person who Legolas and Aragorn have touched that they might not know about. Yep, here's the trouble...and Almut...mark it down! I wrote an honest-to-gosh, genuine cliffie! VBG Glad you enjoyed this chapter - thank you for reviewing! (This is fun - I've been revisiting these chapters along with you all day!) :-) Linda

Silivren Tinu	Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 12/28/2006
HE WANTS TO GO TO THE SEA?! Well, I can't blame Aragorn for reacting the way he did - I'd like to grab Legolas and tie him up somewhere myself! sigh Well, he probably really needs this, but to have him riding to the sea of all places, ALONE, is somehow not very reassuring. I loved how you described Firien Wood and its mysterious song, and of course I loved Anna! "Pretty", indeed, lol! The scene where she and Legolas meet for the first time was so sweet (I wish I could be her!). I also liked her family very much. Legolas getting his revenge on Aragorn was great as well - the elf is probably a bit too recovered right now for Aragorn's taste! ;-) Anna forcing them to reconciliate was priceless. g I also liked Legolas telling Aragorn about his dream. I love the gentle way the two of them treat each other, and Aragorn's ability to understand his friend so well, even if he isn't able to hear Iluvatar's song. Aravir and Arod are obviously as happy about Legolas' decision as I am. pokes elf If he dares to run into problems, I will come after him, too! I liked Legolas' thought that Aragorn "sounds just like Adar sometimes". g Loved it! :) Author Reply: "HE WANTS TO GO TO THE SEA?" :-) My reaction exactly! But then, he is a stubborn elf! LOL I, too, fell in love with Anna! She was so much fun to write (and I think I would have reacted in the same way to the 'pretty' elf!) Again, my favorite part was getting back at the King for his teasing (can you say "look out below!"?) and the whole argument between the two friends...along with Anna's refereeing! Legolas finally told Aragorn about his dream - I think he thought this might help Aragorn understand his decision to take a short seaside vacation. HA! You and I are both as excited about this decision as Aravir and Aragorn. (Tell you what, you hold the elf down and I'll tie him up, ok?) Thanks again for taking the time to read and review, Tinu! Linda

Silivren Tinu	Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 12/28/2006
Here I am again, looking forward to reading lots of wonderful chapters! :) I can understand Legolas so well, I really hate good-byes, too. Perhaps I have some Elvish blood in me, after all. ;-) "If ye don’t want me and this girl of mine draped all over ye sobbin’ our hearts out, ye’ll say goodbye, give us both a hug, and promise we’ll be seein’ ya again sometime." - I loved that! I was very glad that Aragorn was there to cheer Legolas up, I was beginning to fear for the elf. This chapter shows very well how hard it must be for an immortal elf to be friends with mortals, whom he will all lose to death one day. sigh “Is it not strange that there are people we meet that our hearts instantly recognize…who become dear to us in a matter of hours, and for no apparent reason?” - My absolute favourite sentence in the entire chapter! I love the idea that some people are instantly recognized by our heart, it is also a perfect description of the friendship between Aragorn and Legolas. I'm glad Elfwine was finally able to accept Legolas' departure, he might have caused the elf a lot of pain. A wonderful chapter, but I didn't expect anything else. ;-) Author Reply: Hey Tinu! I have been reading your reviews from today and am constantly surprised at how you point out all the parts that I am particularly fond of. We do tend to share the same sense of humor, don't we? The leave-taking from Eolyn and her daughter is a good example. And you have it just right - this was a chapter full of 'good-byes' and Legolas was not happy about it at all. Yes, I think Legolas is going to meet people that his heart will automatically recognize for the rest of his life. Elfwine is a good kid - he'll bug his parents until they take him for that visit! Thank you for taking the time to review; I am so glad to hear from you again. :-) Linda

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