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| The Way Home by Lindelea | 18 Review(s) |
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| Lady Forlong | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/23/2025 |
| One pony against how many wolves?!? I lost count, but no fair. And who is this mysterious horse? You're going to keep us in suspense until the next chapter, also no fair. But your mention of Radagast in your previous reply is intriguing... Meanwhile, I guess you can't count on wolves or authors to play fair ;) Author Reply: Bill learned a few fighting tricks up on the hilltop when those earlier wolves attacked. He also has the words of guard and guiding this time (perhaps not quite the same as four Hobbits, an Elf, a Dwarf, two Men and a Wizard). Lastly, he was fighting for his life; you can imagine the adrenalin surge! Considering the journey Bill must undertake and the fact that equines find their safety in numbers, his chances of survival would seem low. Pondering the various sources of help he might encounter along the way in order to improve his chances was an absorbing process! But yes, if you haven't guessed the identity of the moving twilight, all will become clearer in the next chapter. Many thanks for reading and pausing long enough to share your thoughts! | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 5/23/2025 |
| Oooh, "a larger piece of moving twilight". Oh my goodness, where has this rescuer come from? Author Reply: (I can't describe how excited I was when I realized the timeline would work for this plot twist! But considering your own wonderful stories, you have probably experienced the same sense of wonder when pieces fall into place...) I'm glad to have you along for the journey! Thanks so much for stopping to share your thoughts, my friend. (((hugs))) | |
| Lady Forlong | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 5/12/2025 |
| "And I am already weary." He seems to have some sort of a psychic connection with "Tall hat" in addition to the "Voices." He even seems to know who it's coming from. Interesting... Author Reply: That connection sort of popped in there without conscious planning. On second thought, it seemed to make sense, so I left it in, though the timing is a little off. (Still, Frodo saw Gandalf walking back and forth on top of Orthanc in a dream that happened not quite at the same time Gandalf was Saruman's prisoner, if I'm remembering right?) The idea also fits with the next chapter, which draws heavily on some sort of long-distance connection between Gandalf (and Radagast) and beasts in order to be believable. Still, JRRT provided some hints of this possibility, I think... Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to share your thoughts! | |
| KathyG | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 5/11/2025 |
| The sooner that help arrives, the better! Author Reply: I agree! Good to hear from you! (((hugs))) | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 5/11/2025 |
| Help is on its way, even now, and will soon be at hand... Whew, I'm as relieved as Bill! Author Reply: It'll be such a relief to me (as well as Bill) when the cavalry comes thundering over the hill, so to speak... which should happen in the next chapter, unless I remember that I forgot something. If that makes sense? I am still reeling (in the most delightful way) from a surprise visit from Youngest, and so my mind is definitely not on fanfic at the moment but still basking in smiles and hugs and such now that the visitors have departed. (((hugs))) and happy Mother's Day to you, dear friend. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: Prologue on 5/11/2025 |
| As likely a guiding sign as my own Voice that Frodo often hears after his awakening in Ithilien. Will keep this in mind as I catch up at last! Author Reply: I'm glad to see you have some reading (and writing?) time again! Eldest will be arriving soon to spend the afternoon for Mother's Day, but once she heads homewards again, I look forward to savouring your re-post that I noticed when I fired up the laptop this morning. (((hugs))) and happy Mother's Day to you, my friend! | |
| Lady Forlong | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/5/2025 |
| At least he managed to get himself a safe distance from the "Watcher in the Water." -- and has enough sense not to drink that water even though he's thirsty. Author Reply: Bill has grown wise in his travels. He had a wise mother, added to the benefit of his habit of observation and tendency to ponder all he sees and hears. Gandalf's help is icing on the cake! Thanks so much for reading and pausing long enough to share your thoughts! I greatly appreciate the resulting encouragement. It's energizing, somehow. Author Reply: p.s. I don't know that Bill will ever be wise enough to resist the siren call of green apples (thankfully, it's the wrong time of year for that hazard to present itself)... but at least his keen sense of smell and taste will help him avoid drinking stagnant or polluted water as he makes his way to safety. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 5/5/2025 |
| I know very well that this stream will not lead me homewards. Wherever home may prove to be. My home ought to be with my Sam *sniff* Poor Bill. Author Reply: Poor Bill. Home is where your treasure is, as the Shire-folk of my acquaintance like to say. (((hugs))) There will be some bright spots along the way to look forward to. Hopefully that will help. Thanks so much for coming along on this journey and pausing to share your thoughts. It is wonderful to hear from you. | |
| KathyG | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 5/3/2025 |
| As long as the voices continue to guide Bill, he's in no danger of dehydration or starvation, and that's good. Hope they'll protect him from danger, while they're at it! Author Reply: Come to think of it, I could use a few Voices of my own to remind me of essentials. They do provide protection in the form of warning and guidance. But there's more in Gandalf's bag of tricks that will emerge soon enough. :) Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to share your thoughts! I really appreciate it. | |
| Lady Forlong | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 4/28/2025 |
| All he can think about is "his" hobbits. Author Reply: "His" hobbits have taken up residence in a corner of his heart, and so he carries them wherever he goes. I'm sure they help him to keep on going, as well. (I find the mention of hobbits lifts my spirits quite effectively, for my own part!) Thanks so much for reading and pausing to leave a good word. | |