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| Lost by FirstMate | 82 Review(s) |
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| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 6/26/2004 |
| FirstMate, I was so happy to see the for so long so badly awaited chapter! And it was worth the waiting, as always. Now, what can I say? It was another great chapter, sometimes I had to stop reading and take some deep breaths to calm down. By the way, never don't worry about your readers forgot you - I have checked this story every day and never given up, although it was truly a long time. Poor Elrohir, I can't even begin to imagine what he must've been through. To lie helplessly bounded and gagged for weeks in this little box, hungry and thirsty, struggling with his horribly memories! And then to know what the three elves have done, and why! How cruel! Really, I am not able to be forgiving and want to kill Polinas for this. It is unbearable to think he will get away with this because he is in Valinor! Kalen and Matias, however, are another matter. I'm not sure what to think about them. They have wronged not only Elrohir so horribly and deserve some sort of punishment. But they, especially Kalen, were misleaded by Polinas, and althouth that's no excuse, their wish for vengeance is at least understandable. And in the end they have come to their senses and have released Elrohir. Maybe they should go to the Undying Lands, too, confront Polinas with his treachery and falsehood and hand him over to the justice of the elves in Valinor? For I think they will leave Imladris anyhow, forced or not - they won't be able to look someone in the eyes again after what they have done. Then there is Robard. If I'm correct, he is up to pretend he knows Elrohir's whereabouts and will trade it for a huge amount of money, although it is not where Elrohir is just now but four years ago? And of course, he will lie about his own part in Elrohir's vanishing. It is unbelievable and unbearable impertinent! Honestly, I want you to start the next chapter with Elrohir storming in and kick his ass - and I don't mind if he can't sit for a copule of days after Elrohir has finished with him. Please don't let him go away with this, he had no other reason for his deeds save his greed. As you have proven, elves aren't always nice and there is no reason to be nice to him just now! Someone has to pay for Elrohir's - and not only Elrohir's! - long years of suffering and I want him to be the first victim! If others are following I will be very pleased. By the way, this time I was much faster than Elrond. When the twin came in and stand frozen, staring at Robard, I guessed it was Elrohir and was very pleased to see I was right ;-) Now I'm waiting for the happy reunion of the twins. I wonder what Elladan will say - he has given up his twin, and now Elrohir is back, healthy (nearly, that is) and whole, with all his memories back. It will be sort of a shock for Elladan, but he will be glad to have his twin back. And what will he make of the tormentors of his brother, who have brought so much grief to him, too? Thank you for this chapter - and I hope so much you can update much sooner the next time! I'm waiting so eagerly for this and don't dare to think about it being the last chapter of my favourite fic! I'm still dreaming about a sequel ... Author Reply: Hi Kitty! Wow, what a great, long review! And I'm so glad to know that folks haven't forgotten the story since it took SO long to get this latest chapter out! You're right that Kalen and Matias really can't stay in Imladris anymore. Even if they were completely forgiven (and they won't be), I can't imagine that the rest of the elves could ever treat them the same again. Hey, you got it just right concerning Robard. When Belder questioned him, he realized that the missing elf was the same one that he'd had years ago and decided to make some extra money out of his knowledge. Greedy fool! He is NOT going to get away with it! So, you figured out that it was Elrohir, huh? I tried not to be TOO cute about it, but I didn't want to give it away too early, either. Keeps the suspense going. :) Sigh...I can't wait for the twins' reunion, either. After all they've been through, they deserve a nice one. I'm not going to let myself write it until I get some of the more boring parts of the chapter written first, though. It gives me incentive to get through the sections that aren't so fun to write! Well, I'll keep that sequel in mind, although I think that if/when I do write my next story, it will be the backstory for when Elrohir taught Estel the meaning of courage. I mentioned it several chapters ago (when Estel was tending to Elrohir in the infirmary.) I've had it sloshing around in my head for awhile, so I'd probably do that next. Thanks so much for the lovely, long review! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 6/26/2004 |
| Goodness, this has just given me several very happy hours! Just wonderful to find 14 chapters of something exciting I haven't read. Poor Elrohir! Elladan won't be able to believe his luck. You even managed to make me feel (fairly) sorry for the bad elves. But that nasty man needs to be caught out. Elrond must be ecstatic! Author Reply: A new reader...how fun! Glad you found the story. Yep, Elrond is pretty happy at the moment and the rest of the family will also be thrilled as soon as they find out that Elrohir's back. I find myself feeling sorry for Kalen and Matias somewhat, as well, but also know that they still did something VERY wrong! And as for that repulsive little worm Robard...well, I have no sympathy for him at all! Again, welcome to my little story! | |
| Jay of Lasgalen | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 6/26/2004 |
| Oh, at last! What a long wait - but worth it. Poor Elrohir, what a horrendous experience he's been through - but at least he has his memory back, and is reunited with his father. I'm worried about Elladan now - is he just on this mission for his father, or has something happened to *him* now? Please don't be so cruel, and let them be reunited soon! And don't leave the next update so long, please. Jay Author Reply: You know, several of the reviews asked about Elladan and if something awful had happened to him. Call me stupid, but it didn't occur to have anything happen to him at this point. I kind of figured I'd used up the angst quota for the story, and so he's just off doing his job with the dwarves. I will give him his fair share of unhappiness to work through, though, since he still has to get over his feelings of guilt for not protecting Elrohir and now he'll have to deal with the fact that he didn't do everything he could to find him either. Poor fellow! Thanks so much for reviewing! | |
| Elena Tiriel | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 6/26/2004 |
| Oh, FirstMate, this is wonderful! I was so pleased to see an update of you story, and what a terrific, satisfying chapter! Thank you! - Barbara, doing a happy dance... Author Reply: Thanks Barbara! So glad you liked it! | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 6/25/2004 |
| Well, there are some men who need to be smacked, but the treachery of the elves is worse. As much as I enjoyed Elrond's reaction to seeing his son, part of me would like to see the reaction on Robard's face. I hope you go into elven justice too - what happens to those who did this? Are the repentent, remorseful? If not, what penalty woudl they receive? I also cannot wait to see Elladan come home. He will again feel complete. Author Reply: Yeah, the elven justice thing has me in somewhat of a quandry at the moment and I can't completely decide what fate has in store for Kalen and Matias. They did some HORRIBLE things, but repented in the end. So...what to do? I'll probably finish the whole rest of the chapter and then stew about their fates for eons. Sigh. I can't wait for the twins' reunion either. Now THAT will be a fun part to write! | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 6/25/2004 |
| I had to stop reading as say how much I loathe and despise and hate Robard. I hope you have a very nasty fate in store for him, if not later in this chapter then in another one. OK. Back to reading now. Also I'm feeling very claustrophobic reading about Elrohir in that box. Ick. Is it hot in here? You've done a nice job here of showing how what could be called victory came because Elrohir treated Kalen with compassion instead of hostility. Author Reply: Your assessment of Robard seems to be what everyone thinks. Personally, I agree. He is a horrid little man and deserves to have some awful things happen to him! Yes...the box was hot. And stuffy. And dark. And although I didn't have Elrohir think too much about it in the last chapter, he will have to deal with it in the next! Thanks for the review! | |
| Liz | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 6/25/2004 |
| Excuse me while I dance around the room full of happiness because you updated!!!!! I can't even tell you how unbelievably happy I am about that! Woohoo!!! Yeah, so that Polinas- I have a very serious need to kick his ass. You talk about rage, man, I was definitely feeling some of that when I read how that piece of scum was responsible for all the twins' pain and heartache. How could the valor let him hang out with them? Surely they must know what he did. Call me unforgiving, but I'm feeling a need for justice regarding Kalen and Matias. I'm not saying they shouldn't receive some compassion (after all they did the right thing in the end), but they need to be punished or something. And that human! He needs some good smacking around. Perhaps the elf who found him (horrible memory for names but started with a B) could dish out an appropriate whooping. Your writing always gets me all riled up (that's a good thing). I'm not trying to be inpatient, but could you please herry up and write the last chapter? I feel a little better now that Elrohir's memories are back and he's home, but I want Elladan to be happy too. I wonder how Elrohir's going to feel when he finds out that his brother had given up on him? And I still say Elladan should get to say 'I told you so' about that horse or at least Elrohir should acknowledge that he should have listened to his brother! Loved this! Thank you, Domo Arigato, Gracias, Grazi, Danke, etc. for updating! I am soooo happy! Author Reply: I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter...although it took a long time, I actually did enjoy writing it (the previous chapter had been SO irritating to write for some reason). Well, Robard is going to get what he deserves early in the next chapter (already written) and I'm trying to come up with the best solution for Kalen and Matias. I have some ideas, but need to refine them...sigh. The scene I'm looking forward to writing most of all is the reunion between the twins, though. I'm an absolute mush when it comes to "happy endings," so it's the part I can't wait to get to! Thanks again for the review! | |
| Lossenchristal | Reviewed Chapter: 14 on 6/25/2004 |
| Wow! Ok, you are forgiven for taking so long to update!;) That was the most awesome chapter! I was grinning from ear to ear as the events and answers unfolded! Wow! I don't know what else to say! Great work! Please keep it up!:) Namarië, Lossenchristal Author Reply: Thank you, thank you, thank you for being the first reviewer on this chapter. It took SO long to write that I wondered if folks would even remember the story, so I've been sitting here on edge ever since I posted it, waiting to see if I got any reviews. Whew! Your lovely review filled me with relief! Anyhow, glad you approved of the way things have worked out. I changed the story mid-stream from my original intent (way back when I started, I'd planned to have orcs capture and torture Elrohir), but I decided that simply being beaten up by orcs wouldn't cause an elf to lose his memories...ergo, enter Kalen and Matias! Thanks again so much for the quick review! | |
| Liz | Reviewed 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.... | |
| ValkrieCrow | Reviewed 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! | |